C++ Quantitative Developer

Founded over 45 years ago- we are a privately held global markets proprietary trading firm with offices in Chicago, Caribbean, and Europe. We use next generation technology to capture opportunities around the world and manage risk in financial markets. Our mission is to bless others through the services we provide and through generous stewardship of the wealth we create.

We are a well-established and profitable business as a respected member of the global financial system for over 40 years, but also is like a startup because the potential of our group is at least one order of magnitude greater than what we are currently producing. We have an entrepreneurial culture and collaboratively develop our business with patience and discipline; we work hard, learn constantly, and relentlessly improve our expertise.

What Sets Us Apart:

• Cultural Excellence: Join a team that thrives on collaboration, creativity, and mutual respect. Our inclusive culture fosters an environment where every voice is heard.
• Growth Opportunities: Your career matters to us. With our investment in employee development, you'll have the resources and support to reach new heights in your professional journey.
• Innovation at Its Core: We are synonymous with innovation. As a member of our Core Team, you'll be at the forefront of defining and refining the next generation of automated trading technology.
• Stability and Retention: We're more than an employer; we're a community. We offer stability, excellent benefits, and a culture that values long-term commitment, ensuring your career flourishes with us.

Responsibilities:

• Pinnacle Libraries: Design and implement network connectivity, specialized containers, market data, and execution libraries that form the backbone of our automated trading platform.
• Performance Excellence: Enhance existing components for improved performance and enhanced stability, elevating our trading capabilities.
• Strategic Synergy: Collaborate closely with our strategy teams, understanding their utilization of your libraries to anticipate and deliver future enhancements.
• Data Empowerment: Develop and support production-quality components that employ your libraries, enabling data collection and back testing of trading strategies.
• Sustainment & Expansion: Maintain existing applications and exchange connectivity, ensuring seamless trading operations.

Tools of the Trade: C++, Python, Bash, C#, Linux, SQL, network programming

Requirements:

• Masterful Foundation: Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Informatics, Bioinformatics, or Technology, plus 2 years of software engineering experience. Alternatively, a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience.
• Exchange Expertise: Prior experience in implementing exchange connectivity with major Exchanges.
• Algorithmic Acumen: Experience with algorithmic trading strategy teams is a plus, including system design for strategy backtesting.
• Technological Proficiency: Expertise in C++, Multithreading, IPC, Automated testing, benchmarking, Low latency containers, Linux, OnLoad network stack.
• Scripting & Integration: Proficiency in Python and/or Bash scripting, SQL, C#, and CI/CD pipelines in Gitlab preferred.
• Onsite Innovator: This role requires physical presence and is onsite (no remote work).