About this opportunity
Chicago Trading Company lists this C++ Senior Engineer - Options Market Making Execution opportunity in new york, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Chicago Trading Company (CTC) is a premier proprietary trading firm specializing in options market making. Our collaborative culture fuels innovation in quantitative research, systematic trading strategies, and cutting-edge trading technology. For over three decades CTC has provided critical liquidity across derivatives exchanges worldwide - making them fairer, more transparent, and more efficient.
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 and keep making markets and each other better.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Design and build high-performance, low-latency trading systems that power our Options Market Making business
Work closely with traders, quants and technologists to drive ideas from inception to production in a timely and robust manner.
Partner with other teams such as operations, option pricing, exchange connectivity to ensure your solutions seamlessly integrate into our firmwide trading infrastructure.
Ensure operational safety and uphold the highest standards of software engineering by thoroughly testing code, following a coherent and maintainable design and architecture, and adhering to best practices—prioritizing carefully planned, well-structured solutions over ad hoc implementations.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
A minimum of 5 years of experience working in a production environment using modern C++
Deep knowledge of low level systems programming, optimization, and hardware/software co-design
Strong fundamentals in computer architecture and networking protocols
Experience writing multithreaded and distributed systems with an affinity for delivering clean, performant code
Ability to quickly triage issues and drive the resolution effort through completion
Experience working at a high frequency trading firm is preferred
Compensation
Salary Range
$200,000—$250,000 USD
Most teams at CTC, with the exception of Trading, follow a hybrid workplace model, subject to change based on business need.
Our Benefits
generous time off
insurance coverage
paid parental leave
free breakfast and lunch (plus healthy snacks, of course)
wellness reimbursement
a variety of other benefits focused on providing the best employee experience
(Disclaimer: interns and contractors are not eligible for benefits at CTC)
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At CTC, we aim to cultivate a workplace that celebrates diversity and each person feels included, engaged and empowered. Where each of us feels we belong. We are committed to having a diverse workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. CTC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact us at Note that emails sent to this email account for non‑disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Information submitted by job applicants may be subject to review and analysis by automated systems, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), as part of the recruitment process. Such systems are utilized to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our hiring procedures. Applicants are advised that any information provided may be evaluated by AI tools to ensure an equitable and thorough assessment.
Compensation
The salary range for this role is listed below. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. The discretionary bonus will be dependent upon the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and firm performance.
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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