C++ Software Engineer

Polar Operations LLC (dba IMC Markets)

Chicago, Illinois, United States
Base: $175,000 - $225,000 usd; bonus/equity: discr...
On-site
Modern c++ programming in low-latency environments
Algorithm and data structure development
Experience with bazel and team city tools
The role involves implementing software features and components for IMC's high-performance trading systems while making independent architectural decisions

Job Summary

  • The role involves implementing software features and components for IMC's high-performance trading systems while making independent architectural decisions.
  • Candidates must possess at least one year of experience applying engineering techniques to solve complex problems programmatically using modern C++.
  • IMC offers a competitive base salary range of $175,000 to $225,000 USD along with discretionary bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

Matching Summary

The role involves implementing software features and components for IMC's high-performance trading systems while making independent architectural decisions.

Salary

Base: $175,000 - $225,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary bonus eligible; Benefits: Paid leave and insurance included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Modern C++ programming in low-latency environments
  • Algorithm and data structure development
  • Experience with Bazel and Team City tools
  • Software development lifecycle best practices
  • Collaboration with trading desks and cross-functional teams
  • Hardware platform software development experience

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring junior developers and interns
  • Root cause analysis for multi-component issues
  • Participation in technical planning and estimation
  • Contributing to automated testing frameworks
  • Balancing technical debt with feature development

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related quantitative field
  • One year of experience in the job offered or related occupation
  • Experience with GMock/Gtest and Clang/GCC compilers

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