Wolverine Trading, LLC
Senior C++ Engineer – Order Routing Strategies
Wolverine Trading, LLC, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
Senior C++ Software Engineer
at Wolverine Trading to implement and enhance advanced trading strategies on our high-performance order routing infrastructure. Your work will center on bringing new trading concepts to life within our architecture, scaling the platform to support additional asset classes and markets, and continually refining our strategies to maintain a competitive edge. What You’ll Do:
Partner with quants, traders, and sales to implement fast, scalable, and robust trading software in a mixed Windows/Linux environment Work with other engineers on system design, implementation, and code reviews Contribute to the design and refinement of core C++ components for risk management, order execution, and trading analytics Diagnose and resolve production issues to ensure strategy stability in live markets Ensure technical solutions are aligned with business goals through effective cross-functional communication and coordination What We’re Looking For:
Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent 5+ years of professional software development experience using modern C++ Working knowledge of SQL and relational database fundamentals Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, and performance optimization Experience with multi-threaded programming and debugging Comfortable applying statistical analysis and benchmarking techniques to guide system tuning and architectural decisions Strong communication skills with both technical peers and non-technical stakeholders Most importantly: a drive to make things better! Compensation
$125,000 - $180,000 a year. The base compensation range for this role is approximately $125,000-$180,000 contingent on experience. Wolverine Trading\'s total compensation model includes base salary and an annual discretionary bonus. Perks, Benefits & Culture
Wolverine Culture:
Our flat organizational structure promotes teamwork across the Firm and offers easy access to senior staff. We foster creativity and camaraderie through company events and activities. Wolverine 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 Perks of being at Wolverine: 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 in the Chicagoland area Professional Development: In-house education team – classes and resources for continuous learning opportunities Mentorship Program through your first six months of employment About Us
Founded in 1994, the Wolverine companies comprise a number of diversified financial institutions specializing in proprietary trading, asset management, order execution services, and technology solutions. We are recognized as a market leader in derivatives valuation, trading, and value-added order execution across global equity, options, and futures markets. The Wolverine companies are headquartered in Chicago with an office in New York and a proprietary trading affiliate office located in London.
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Senior C++ Software Engineer
at Wolverine Trading to implement and enhance advanced trading strategies on our high-performance order routing infrastructure. Your work will center on bringing new trading concepts to life within our architecture, scaling the platform to support additional asset classes and markets, and continually refining our strategies to maintain a competitive edge. What You’ll Do:
Partner with quants, traders, and sales to implement fast, scalable, and robust trading software in a mixed Windows/Linux environment Work with other engineers on system design, implementation, and code reviews Contribute to the design and refinement of core C++ components for risk management, order execution, and trading analytics Diagnose and resolve production issues to ensure strategy stability in live markets Ensure technical solutions are aligned with business goals through effective cross-functional communication and coordination What We’re Looking For:
Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent 5+ years of professional software development experience using modern C++ Working knowledge of SQL and relational database fundamentals Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, and performance optimization Experience with multi-threaded programming and debugging Comfortable applying statistical analysis and benchmarking techniques to guide system tuning and architectural decisions Strong communication skills with both technical peers and non-technical stakeholders Most importantly: a drive to make things better! Compensation
$125,000 - $180,000 a year. The base compensation range for this role is approximately $125,000-$180,000 contingent on experience. Wolverine Trading\'s total compensation model includes base salary and an annual discretionary bonus. Perks, Benefits & Culture
Wolverine Culture:
Our flat organizational structure promotes teamwork across the Firm and offers easy access to senior staff. We foster creativity and camaraderie through company events and activities. Wolverine 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 Perks of being at Wolverine: 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 in the Chicagoland area Professional Development: In-house education team – classes and resources for continuous learning opportunities Mentorship Program through your first six months of employment About Us
Founded in 1994, the Wolverine companies comprise a number of diversified financial institutions specializing in proprietary trading, asset management, order execution services, and technology solutions. We are recognized as a market leader in derivatives valuation, trading, and value-added order execution across global equity, options, and futures markets. The Wolverine companies are headquartered in Chicago with an office in New York and a proprietary trading affiliate office located in London.
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