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# Senior Software Engineer - Low Latency Trading / Core Java

- **Company:** Hudson
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $152,000.0 - $225,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Algorithmic Trading, Amazon Web Services, Linux, Multithreading, Concurrency, Backend, AngularJS, Low Latency
- **Published:** August 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/usf579b4a56e3c1af8b8ea806cb0f30b6b

## About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Core Java Engineer with recent, hands-on experience developing low- or ultra-low-latency electronic trading systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of actual trading workflows and experience building performance-sensitive backend systems.
Location: Chicago, IL - Hybrid (2 days onsite required)
Type: Long-term Contract
Preferred Background
Candidates with experience in the following areas are highly preferred:
Matching engines
Order books
Market data processing
Exchange connectivity
Order routing
Trading gateways
Other performance-sensitive backend trading systems
Experience within trading firms, banks, or exchanges
Required Skills & Experience
Strong expertise in Core Java
Recent hands-on experience with low-latency or ultra-low-latency electronic trading
Strong understanding of market data, order books, and trading logic
Excellent knowledge of multithreading and concurrency
Experience with TCP/UDP networking
Strong Linux experience
Proven experience with production performance and latency troubleshooting
Experience developing performance-sensitive backend trading systems
Important Candidate Requirements
Candidates must have actual low-latency trading development experience. Financial-services experience alone is not sufficient.

## Description

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