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Software Engineer – High-Frequency Trading (HFT)
Venture Search, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Software Engineer – High-Frequency Trading (HFT)
A leading global proprietary trading firm is seeking a Senior C++ Software Engineer to join a front‑office trading technology team responsible for building and evolving low‑latency trading systems.
You’ll work directly with traders and technologists to enhance core trading capabilities, delivering highly performant, scalable, and stable systems. This role offers genuine front‑office exposure, fast development cycles, and the opportunity to see your ideas move quickly from concept to production.
What you’ll do
Design and develop low‑latency, high‑performance trading systems used in live production
Own and improve the full technical stack, focusing on stability, scalability, and risk minimisation
Partner closely with traders, quants, and infrastructure teams to gather requirements and deliver functionality quickly
Propose, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maintain a competitive edge
Who you are
5–15 years’ experience building software applications or HFT trading infrastructure
Expert‑level C++ with a strong background in performance optimisation and low‑latency systems
Deep understanding of latency reduction techniques and high‑performance computing
Comfortable collaborating closely with traders, quants, and engineering teams
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Finance
Capital Markets and Financial Services
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You’ll work directly with traders and technologists to enhance core trading capabilities, delivering highly performant, scalable, and stable systems. This role offers genuine front‑office exposure, fast development cycles, and the opportunity to see your ideas move quickly from concept to production.
What you’ll do
Design and develop low‑latency, high‑performance trading systems used in live production
Own and improve the full technical stack, focusing on stability, scalability, and risk minimisation
Partner closely with traders, quants, and infrastructure teams to gather requirements and deliver functionality quickly
Propose, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maintain a competitive edge
Who you are
5–15 years’ experience building software applications or HFT trading infrastructure
Expert‑level C++ with a strong background in performance optimisation and low‑latency systems
Deep understanding of latency reduction techniques and high‑performance computing
Comfortable collaborating closely with traders, quants, and engineering teams
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Finance
Capital Markets and Financial Services
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