Senior C++ Software Engineer - Algorithmic Trading

Edgehog Trading • Chicago, IL

5h • $150,000 - $175,000

About The Position

Edgehog is seeking a Senior C++ Software Engineer to build and optimize low-latency trading strategy execution systems. The role works closely with traders and engineers to turn ideas into robust, production-ready applications, and includes rewriting complex Java applications in C++ and improving system performance for high throughput. The engineer will also conduct diagnostic assessments and foundational data analysis to identify issues and prioritize work, while safely modifying interactions between applications and components.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience at an options market making firm.
• Strong proficiency in modern C++.
• Deep understanding of computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and concurrency.
• Strong debugging, profiling, and performance-tuning skills.
• Comfort working in a Linux environment and familiarity with system-level programming.
• Strong intuition for selecting sensible default behaviors and parameter values.
• Ability to translate business goals and ideas into scalable production code.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize low-latency C++ applications for trading strategy execution.
• Collaborate with traders and other engineers to translate ideas into robust, production-ready systems.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments and foundational data analysis to identify key issues and support data-driven prioritization of tasks and resources.
• Modify inter-application behaviors and component interactions in a safe, testable, and controlled manner.
• Rewrite complicated Java applications into C++.
• Optimize production code and other system components for low latency and high throughput.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with premiums 100% covered by the firm.
• 401(k) with a 4% company match.
• Unlimited paid time off and sick leave.
• Free lunch, coffee, drinks, and snacks.
• Commuter benefits.
• Monthly happy hours and annual team events.
• Discretionary bonus eligibility for full-time, permanent roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed