Associate C++ Engineer
About The Position
CTC is a cutting-edge proprietary trading firm with a long-term vision and a clear focus on helping the world price and manage risk. Our fun and trusting culture inspires us to solve the industry’s most challenging problems and take calculated risks in a collaborative environment. We strive to be the most innovative firm in the industry today, tomorrow, and long into the future while upholding ethical excellence. We believe that CTC makes a positive impact on the markets, the lives of our employees, and all the communities to which we belong. Started in 1995 by a team of forward-thinking Traders, we are proud to call ourselves an industry leader that keeps making markets and each other better. Are you excited to play an important role in building next generation trading infrastructure and applications? Do you thrive in an innovative environment? If so, we encourage you to consider CTC! We are looking for talented and motivated C++ software engineers to join our development teams in designing, coding, and testing sophisticated trading tools and risk applications. These distributed real-time systems will require you to have a deep understanding of computer science concepts, strong software development skills and methodology, and effective communication and collaboration abilities. Software development cycles at CTC are short and releases of proprietary software are frequent. In this fast-paced and dynamic team environment, our engineers quickly see the results of their effort, and the impact it has on our businesses. Engineers will also have exposure to trading through our combined trading and technology curriculum which includes a shadow on one of our trading desks.
Requirements
- Strong foundation in C++ programming skills gained through coursework, internships, or entry-level positions
- Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a similar field
- A proven record of success (academics, awards, etc.)
- Willing to relocate to Chicago, IL
Benefits
- Have a place in a fast-growing, industry-leading global technology company
- Excellent growth potential
- Opportunity to work with and learn from forward-thinking leaders in our industry
- Collaborative team environment that rewards contributions, innovative thinking, and solution-orientation
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including free breakfast and lunch (and healthy snacks of course!) as well as onsite biometric testing and fitness center membership
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
