Research Developer (C++)

About the role

Join a dynamic algorithmic trading team in Chicago, working on complex tech issues and contributing to a diverse tech stack.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with researchers to implement research studies, simulate trading strategies, and develop cutting-edge algorithms.
• Design high-fidelity, high-throughput trading strategy simulation software.
• Develop software solutions for large-scale data acquisition, storage, access, and visualization.
• Maintain and expand current data analysis infrastructure and toolset.
• Create user interfaces for data exploration and post-trade analysis.
• Accelerate the research lifecycle, from strategy prototype to production deployment.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 3 years professional experience in modern C++ (11 or later) development.
• A strong understanding of object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithms.
• A solid foundation in programming with the ability to think, communicate, and write maintainable code.
• Proficiency with Linux, VCS, and CI workflows.
• Experience with complex distributed applications and scalable performance is a plus.
• The ability to produce algorithmic code in a fast-paced environment.
• Python/JavaScript experience is a bonus.

Pay

A competitive compensation package awaits the qualified candidate.