C++ Engineer / Prop Trading

An established proprietary trading organization in Woodridge, IL is expanding its engineering team as part of a large-scale technology growth initiative. The company develops highly performant trading systems and infrastructure and is seeking experienced C++ engineers who enjoy solving complex technical challenges involving low-latency processing, distributed systems, and large-scale performance optimization., This is an opportunity to join a business that views engineering as a strategic advantage. Successful candidates will contribute to mission-critical trading technology, partner closely with technical stakeholders, and have significant influence over architecture and future platform development. The organization promotes modern engineering practices, encourages AI-assisted development workflows, and offers flexibility through a primarily remote working model. Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Strong C++ development experience
• Experience building high-performance or low-latency systems
• Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and system design
• Linux development experience
• Experience troubleshooting and optimizing production systems
• Ability to work collaboratively within engineering teams

Desired Skills & Experience

• Trading, electronic trading, or quantitative finance experience
• Strategy development experience
• Exchange protocol knowledge
• Market connectivity experience
• Networking and infrastructure engineering experience
• Gaming industry engineering background
• Hardware-oriented or systems-level programming experience
• Familiarity with AI-assisted software development tools, Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis now and in the future.

• 80% C++ Development
• 10% Linux Infrastructure
• 10% Trading Systems & Connectivity

Daily Responsibilities

• 75% Hands-On Development
• 10% Architecture & Design
• 15% Team Collaboration

The Offer You will receive the following benefits:

• Competitive base salary
• Bonus eligible
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Retirement Benefits
• Professional Development Opportunities
• WFH 1 day/week