Senior C++ Software Engineer – Trading Platforms
or drop it." So we can include a short p for Department and Location. We need headings: Use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). We need to decide which sections we have content for.
We have:
- About the role: The initial description paragraph(s) before "What You’ll Do". That's about the role. So we can have About the role
with
containing that description. - Responsibilities: The "What You’ll Do" bullet list. So
Responsibilities
with- items.
- Requirements: The "What We’re Looking For" list includes education, experience, technical skills, etc. Could be Requirements. Could also split into Qualifications and Skills. But we can combine into Requirements. However we have also Qualifications maybe separate. The instruction: Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So we can have Requirements covering education, experience, technical skills, and soft skills. That seems fine.
- Benefits: The Benefits section with bullet list (including perks). So
Benefits
with- .
- Pay: The base compensation range sentence. So
Pay
with. - Schedule: Not explicitly mentioned; there is "flexible scheduling" mentioned under Benefits. But schedule as a separate section only if posting actually states them. It mentions flexible scheduling as part of Benefits, not a separate schedule. So we should not create a Schedule section unless there is explicit schedule info (like hours, shift). There's none. So omit Schedule. - Skills: Could be separate but we already covered in Requirements. So we may not need Skills. - Qualifications: Could be separate but we can merge. Thus sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Benefits, Pay. We need to include Department/Location as minor metadata in a short p maybe before sections. We must not repeat job title as heading. The page already shows it, so we don't add. We must not include cookie/navigation/legal/EEO etc. Not present. We must preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. We need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences. Let's craft. First, maybe a
for Department and Location:
Department: Technology | Location: Chicago, IL
Or just plain text. We'll output:Department: Technology | Location: Chicago, IL
Then sections. About the role: combine the paragraphs after Description up to before What You’ll Do. Let's extract that text: "At Wolverine Trading, we're looking for a Senior C++ Software Engineer to take ownership of the core systems that power our trading business. This role is on-site in our Chicago headquarters, where close collaboration with traders and engineers is central to our culture. You'll join a team of experienced engineers, traders, and hardware specialists building high-performance systems where speed, efficiency, and reliability make all the difference. This is an opportunity to shape architecture, drive projects from concept through production, and see the direct impact of your work on the trading floor every day. You'll be trusted with meaningful ownership from the start, with the support of a deeply technical team and clear paths to expand your influence across the firm." We'll put that in. Responsibilities: list items: - Design, develop, and maintain C++ applications central to our trading platforms, owning features from design through production support. - Partner directly with traders and quantitative researchers to translate business needs into robust, efficient technical solutions. - Lead performance analysis, profiling, and optimization efforts to improve throughput, latency, and stability across critical systems. - Drive improvements to our development practices, including code review, testing, and release processes. Requirements: list items: - Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field. - 3+ years of professional experience developing C++ code, with a strong command of modern C++ (C++17 or later). - Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, memory management, and object-oriented and generic design. - Hands-on experience with multi-threaded programming, concurrency, and performance tuning in real-time or latency-sensitive systems. - No financial industry experience required! We welcome strong C++ engineers from any technical background, along with genuine curiosity about how technology drives trading. - Strong communication skills, sound judgment, and a track record of delivering complex projects collaboratively. We could keep as
- . Benefits: list items (including perks). Let's extract each line: - Highly competitive salary & bonus opportunity - Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling - 100% coverage of medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits for single coverage - Generous Paid Parental Leave - Retirement Plans: 401K and Roth 401K - Profit sharing plan - Long- and short-term disability - Additional Perks: Free breakfast and lunch from our in-house kitchen with rotating menus (including snacks!) - On-site gym with a subsidized membership - Frequent company outings - Opportunity to give back to organizations that help individuals in need in the Chicagoland area - Professional Development: In-house education team – classes and resources are offered for continuous learning opportunities - Mentorship Program through your first six months of employment We'll put each as
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Pay: The base compensation range sentence: "The base compensation range for this role is approximately $100,000-$140,000 contingent on experience. Wolverine Trading's total compensation model includes base salary and an annual discretionary bonus."
We'll put in
. Make sure no extra sections. Now output HTML fragment. Let's craft:
Department: Technology | Location: Chicago, IL
About the role
At Wolverine Trading, we're looking for a Senior C++ Software Engineer to take ownership of the core systems that power our trading business. This role is on-site in our Chicago headquarters, where close collaboration with traders and engineers is central to our culture. You'll join a team of experienced engineers, traders, and hardware specialists building high-performance systems where speed, efficiency, and reliability make all the difference. This is an opportunity to shape architecture, drive projects from concept through production, and see the direct impact of your work on the trading floor every day. You'll be trusted with meaningful ownership from the start, with the support of a deeply technical team and clear paths to expand your influence across the firm.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain C++ applications central to our trading platforms, owning features from design through production support.
- Partner directly with traders and quantitative researchers to translate business needs into robust, efficient technical solutions.
- Lead performance analysis, profiling, and optimization efforts to improve throughput, latency, and stability across critical systems.
- Drive improvements to our development practices, including code review, testing, and release processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of professional experience developing C++ code, with a strong command of modern C++ (C++17 or later).
- Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, memory management, and object-oriented and generic design.
- Hands-on experience with multi-threaded programming, concurrency, and performance tuning in real-time or latency-sensitive systems.
- No financial industry experience required! We welcome strong C++ engineers from any technical background, along with genuine curiosity about how technology drives trading.
- Strong communication skills, sound judgment, and a track record of delivering complex projects collaboratively.
Benefits
- Highly competitive salary & bonus opportunity
- Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling
- 100% coverage of medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits for single coverage
- Generous Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement Plans: 401K and Roth
- .
- Pay: The base compensation range sentence. So