C++ Senior Engineer - Market Data

About the role

Chicago Trading Company (CTC) is a premier proprietary trading firm specializing in options market making. Founded in 1995, CTC provides critical liquidity across derivatives exchanges worldwide, striving to be the most innovative firm in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Design and build high-performance, low-latency libraries and services that power our global trading platform
• Work closely with traders, quants and technologists to drive ideas from inception to production in a timely and robust manner
• Partner closely with other teams such as execution, low-latency and hardware to design and deliver solutions for our next-generation market data platform
• Ensure operational safety and uphold the highest standards of software engineering by thoroughly testing code, following a coherent and maintainable design and architecture, and adhering to best practices—prioritizing carefully planned, well-structured solutions over ad hoc implementations

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience working in a production environment using modern C++
• Experience with low-latency feed handler development, market data protocols (e.g. MDP3, ITCH)
• Deep knowledge of low level systems programming, optimization, and hardware/software co-design
• Strong fundamentals in computer architecture and networking protocols
• Experience writing multithreaded and distributed systems with an affinity for delivering clean, performant code
• Ability to quickly triage issues and drive the resolution effort through completion
• Experience working at a high frequency trading firm is preferred

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality, scalable software solutions
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Skills

• C++ proficiency
• Experience with low-latency market data protocols
• Knowledge of computer architecture and networking protocols
• Experience with multithreading and distributed systems
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous time off, insurance coverage, paid parental leave, free breakfast and lunch, wellness reimbursement, and a variety of other benefits designed to support your professional and personal well-being. Interns and contractors are not eligible for benefits at CTC.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $225,000—$250,000 USD. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, which will be dependent upon the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and firm performance.

Schedule

Candidates must be available to work full-time.