C++ Software Engineer – Latency-Critical Systems

Wolverine•Chicago, IL

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Speed is a competitive edge. At Wolverine Trading, the engineers who build and maintain that edge aren't managing it from afar, they're in the codebase every day. We're looking for gritty C++ Software Engineer to join our Chicago-based engineering team, working onsite alongside the traders, quants, and engineers who depend on the systems you'll help build. The work is challenging by design: hard performance problems, code that goes straight to production, and the ability to see your impact in live markets. If you care deeply about correctness, speed, and craft and you want to work in an environment where that's the norm, Wolverine is the place for you.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
2+ years of professional C++ experience with a genuine focus on performance and correctness
Strong command of modern C++ (C++17/20), including concurrency, memory management, and the STL
Solid grasp of algorithms, data structures, and low-level system behavior (Linux or Windows)
Someone who takes ownership, thinks carefully about trade-offs, and takes pride in the quality of their code
Most importantly: someone who wants to go deep, not broad

Responsibilities

Write and optimize performance-critical C++ across our low-latency systems, from order execution to market connectivity
Profile, benchmark, and systematically eliminate bottlenecks at every level of the system
Collaborate directly with quants and traders to understand performance requirements and translate them into clean, efficient code
Own components end-to-end from implementation through testing and production deployment
Continuously refine your understanding of modern C++ and apply it to hard, real-world problems

Benefits

Highly competitive salary & bonus opportunity
Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling
100% coverage of medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits for single coverage
Generous Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Plans: 401K and Roth 401K
Profit sharing plan
Long- and short-term disability
Free breakfast and lunch from our in-house kitchen with rotating menus (including snacks!)
On-site gym with a subsidized membership
Frequent company outings
Opportunity to give back to organizations that help individuals in need in the Chicagoland area
In-house education team – classes and resources are offered for continuous learning opportunities
Mentorship Program through your first six months of employment