Senior Market Data Software Engineer (Low-Latency Trading Systems)
Job Description
Wolverine Trading, a leading financial institution founded in 1994, is seeking a Senior Market Data Software Engineer to join their core trading technology team. This role focuses on designing and optimizing ultra-low latency, high-throughput trading systems. The position offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in financial markets, collaborating closely with quantitative researchers to enhance trading capabilities.
The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in C++ and low-latency systems. You'll be responsible for developing critical trading infrastructure components, optimizing performance, and ensuring system reliability. The position offers competitive compensation ($150,000-$200,000) plus bonuses and comprehensive benefits.
Wolverine Trading provides an excellent work environment with a flat organizational structure, promoting teamwork and easy access to senior staff. The company offers numerous perks including free meals, on-site gym, and professional development opportunities. Their Chicago headquarters features an in-house education team and mentorship program, supporting continuous learning and career growth.
The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in high-performance software development, strong system-level programming skills, and the ability to lead and mentor others. While financial market experience is beneficial, the company values innovation and long-term potential over prior trading experience. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on critical trading systems while working with a collaborative, high-performing team.
Responsibilities For Senior Market Data Software Engineer (Low-Latency Trading Systems)
- Lead architectural design and implementation of core components for electronic trading platform
- Optimize latency and throughput of trading applications
- Partner with quantitative researchers and traders to translate trading strategies into optimized software
- Build fault-tolerant and resilient systems
- Provide expert-level support for critical production systems
- Uphold code quality standards and best practices
- Act as technical leader and mentor to less experienced engineers
Requirements For Senior Market Data Software Engineer (Low-Latency Trading Systems)
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of professional experience in software development
- Expert-level proficiency in modern C++ (C++17/20 preferred)
- Strong understanding of operating system internals (Linux preferred)
- Experience with system-level debugging, profiling, and performance tuning tools
- Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and computational complexity
- Experience with scripting languages like Python
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills
- Proactive and self-motivated
Benefits For Senior Market Data Software Engineer (Low-Latency Trading Systems)
- 100% coverage of medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits for single coverage
- Generous Paid Parental Leave
- 401K and Roth 401K
- Profit sharing plan
- Long- and short-term disability
- Free breakfast and lunch
- On-site gym with subsidized membership
- Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling
- In-house education team and continuous learning opportunities
- Mentorship Program
