C++ Software Engineer

Alpha Nexus Group

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Chicago, IL, us on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 21, 2025 Last posted March 21, 2025
Job description


The Software Development team creates trading tools, for the operation of a high-performance system, deployed in financial marketplaces around the world. The development role focuses on the design of our order management protocol, managing internal message processing as well as connectivity to external trading destinations.


This position will be embedded in a newly created trading team.

- Initial projects will be to familiarize oneself with our trading system and understand all interactions.
- Soon to be involved in unstructured problem solving once he/she has a grasp of what the group currently needs, and how the firm hunts for future revenue.
- He/she will immediately by a part of the trading team compensation pool.

* C++ programming in particular "Simple C++"
* Exceptional programming skills.
* An obsession with building quality software and keen to innovate.
* Strong knowledge of computer architecture, caching, memory hierarchies, data flow and software optimization.
* Extensive experience developing in a Linux environment.
* Internship to 6 years of industry experience, have the team to train
* We would love to hear about a specific problem you solved with code.
* We are seeking for critical thinkers who are passionate about technology.
* Experience in distributed and/or highly concurrent systems is a plus.
* Experience in low-latency systems is a plus.
* Interest in trading and financial markets.
* Entrepreneurial desire to succeed.

Total Compensation Package 120k to 200k

Compensation package includes salary, performance bonus, along with full benefit package.

Interested candidates should send their resumes to:

jobs (at) alphanexusgroup (dot) com

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About this role

Summary

Develop high-performance trading tools, optimize systems, and solve complex problems in finance.

Job title

C++ Software Engineer

Experience level

internship to 6 years

Industry

finance

Location requirements

Chicago, IL, US; on-site with remote options unspecified

Salary

120k to 200k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

C++Linuxsoftware optimization

Preferred skills

distributed systemsconcurrent systemslow-latency systemsfinancial markets

Specializations

C++Linuxhigh-performance systemsdistributed systemslow-latency
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Chicago, IL, USA

On-site City