Lead Software Engineer

RBN Chicago

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Chicago, IL, us on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted March 26, 2025 Last posted March 26, 2025
Job description

Our client has been at the forefront of algorithmic trading since its founding 15 years ago. Since its inception, our client has employed over 400 employees with offices in the US and international operations. They are currently looking to grow their team by adding an experienced software engineer to join their operations. 

The Lead Software Engineer will be our most senior software engineer, leading and managing software engineers and interns. 


Hire, mentor and manage software engineers and interns from the Computer Science department

Coordinate development projects across distributed teams

Actively engage with our R&D group to explore new research initiatives

Build relationships with faculty and university researchers who are focused on emerging technologies in the areas of low latency, high performance computing and electronic trading

Facilitate and participate in sharing best practices with other companies in the Research Park

Proactively communicate updates to management and peers

Proficient knowledge of C++ and Python

Understanding of large scale real-time distributed computer systems

Knowledge of operating systems including Linux and Windows

Excellent communication skills

Advanced degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (Master’s or PhD preferred)

5+ years in hands-on software development for a software or financial company

Experience in building and managing teams

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

About this role

Summary

Lead and manage software engineering team; develop real-time distributed systems; collaborate on research initiatives.

Job title

Lead Software Engineer

Experience level

5+ years

Industry

finance

Location requirements

Chicago, IL, US; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

C++PythonLinuxWindowsteam management

Preferred skills

real-time systemshigh performance computingelectronic trading

Specializations

C++Pythondistributed systemshigh performance computing
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Chicago, IL, USA

On-site City