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# Director of Software Engineering

- **Company:** Cypress Group
- **Location:** Mundelein, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Algorithmic Trading, C++ (Programming Language), Distributed Systems, Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, Multithreading, Concurrency, Low Latency
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/e24c1532-814a-4259-a677-e53644039bea/director-of-software-engineering

## About the Role

* At least 10 years of software-engineering experience, including five or more years in a technical leadership position.
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 * Leadership experience within a proprietary trading firm, hedge fund, market maker, investment bank, exchange, or similarly demanding trading environment.
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 * Proven hands-on experience building or optimizing high-performance, low-latency trading systems.
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 * Strong programming ability in C++, Rust, or another high-performance systems language.
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 * Experience with multithreading, concurrency, distributed computing, networking, and performance optimization.
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 * Strong understanding of the complete electronic-trading lifecycle, including market data, pricing, order management, execution, risk, positions, and clearing.
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 * Demonstrated success managing and mentoring engineers in a fast-paced, production-critical environment.
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 * Ability to establish priorities, manage timelines, and deliver complex technical initiatives.
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 * Strong communication skills and the ability to make sound decisions in ambiguous situations.