Experienced Software Engineer - US

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Chicago, Illinois, US New York, New York, US Until 8/23/2026 First posted March 22, 2025 Last posted March 22, 2025
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 that keeps making markets and each other better.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Design, develop, and maintain high-performance trading systems and algorithms, utilizing languages such as C++, Python, and Java
  • Minimum of 4 years working experience in software development, preferably within a large distributed computing or systematic trading environment
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or quantitative field
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, adapting quickly to changing priorities and demonstrating flexibility in handling various tasks and projects

COMPENSATION

  • Salary Range: $145,000 - $225,000, plus a discretionary bonus.
  • The discretionary bonus will be dependent upon the individuals skills, experience, qualifications, and firm performance. 
 

Most teams at CTC, with the exception of Trading, follow a hybrid workplace model, subject to change based on business need.

Our Benefits 

We strongly believe in the well-being of our employees and their families so we offer outstanding benefits to support you both professionally and personally. These benefits include generous time off, insurance coverage, paid parental leave, free breakfast and lunch (plus healthy snacks, of course), wellness reimbursement, and 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 [email protected]. 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.

About this role

Summary

Design, develop, maintain high-performance trading systems using C++, Python, Java in a dynamic environment.

Job title

Experienced Software Engineer - US

Experience level

4+ years

Industry

finance

Location requirements

Chicago or New York, remote work allowed

Salary

$145,000 - $225,000, plus a discretionary bonus.

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

C++PythonJavadistribution computingcomputer science

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

C++PythonJavatrading systems
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

United States

Remote Country

Chicago, IL, USA

On-site City

New York, NY, USA

On-site City