Motion Recruitment
Mid-Senior Level C++ Developer / Trading Strategies / Woodridge, IL
Motion Recruitment, Woodridge, Illinois, United States, 60517
Mid-Senior Level C++ Developer / Trading Strategies / Woodridge, IL
A growing financial services organization in the Chicago area is hiring a C++ Developer to support the enhancement of low-latency trading applications and infrastructure. The firm has steadily expanded its operations, adding traders and technology leadership, and is now looking for additional engineering support to keep pace with growth. This role will work closely with senior strategy developers, traders, and operations teams to optimize existing systems while contributing to new feature development and exchange connectivity. It offers the opportunity to make a direct impact within a smaller, entrepreneurial environment where speed, precision, and reliability are critical to success. The company is seeking a mid-to-senior level engineer with strong experience in C++ and a solid understanding of financial markets - particularly futures and securities. Required Skills & Experience
3+ years of professional C++ development experience in high-performance or low-latency systems Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) Solid understanding of futures trading concepts, market structure, and securities Experience optimizing applications for performance and scalability Strong debugging, problem-solving, and systems-level programming skills Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with traders and technical teams Desired Skills & Experience
Prior experience in proprietary trading, hedge funds, or financial services strongly preferred Familiarity with multi-threading, networking, and high-throughput application design Exposure to algorithmic trading systems or exchange connectivity development Strong communication skills and ability to contribute opinions on system architecture and improvements What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown: 80% C++ core development & optimization, 20% collaboration with trading and operations teams Daily Responsibilities: Architect, develop, and maintain low-latency trading applications under the guidance of senior strategy developers Tackle a backlog of system improvements and performance tuning projects Contribute to exchange connectivity and trader-facing models/applications Identify bottlenecks, resolve downtime issues, and continuously improve system speed and resiliency Benefits
Competitive base salary ($150k+ DOE) with discretionary bonus opportunities Medical, dental, and vision coverage options Hybrid work structure: initial onsite training in Chicago area followed by flexible remote options Opportunity to be part of a small but growing trading firm where your work will directly shape the company’s future trajectory
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A growing financial services organization in the Chicago area is hiring a C++ Developer to support the enhancement of low-latency trading applications and infrastructure. The firm has steadily expanded its operations, adding traders and technology leadership, and is now looking for additional engineering support to keep pace with growth. This role will work closely with senior strategy developers, traders, and operations teams to optimize existing systems while contributing to new feature development and exchange connectivity. It offers the opportunity to make a direct impact within a smaller, entrepreneurial environment where speed, precision, and reliability are critical to success. The company is seeking a mid-to-senior level engineer with strong experience in C++ and a solid understanding of financial markets - particularly futures and securities. Required Skills & Experience
3+ years of professional C++ development experience in high-performance or low-latency systems Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) Solid understanding of futures trading concepts, market structure, and securities Experience optimizing applications for performance and scalability Strong debugging, problem-solving, and systems-level programming skills Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with traders and technical teams Desired Skills & Experience
Prior experience in proprietary trading, hedge funds, or financial services strongly preferred Familiarity with multi-threading, networking, and high-throughput application design Exposure to algorithmic trading systems or exchange connectivity development Strong communication skills and ability to contribute opinions on system architecture and improvements What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown: 80% C++ core development & optimization, 20% collaboration with trading and operations teams Daily Responsibilities: Architect, develop, and maintain low-latency trading applications under the guidance of senior strategy developers Tackle a backlog of system improvements and performance tuning projects Contribute to exchange connectivity and trader-facing models/applications Identify bottlenecks, resolve downtime issues, and continuously improve system speed and resiliency Benefits
Competitive base salary ($150k+ DOE) with discretionary bonus opportunities Medical, dental, and vision coverage options Hybrid work structure: initial onsite training in Chicago area followed by flexible remote options Opportunity to be part of a small but growing trading firm where your work will directly shape the company’s future trajectory
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