Software Engineer – Trading Systems
About the role
Grow your C++ expertise while building systems that power real-time decision-making. As a Software Engineer at Wolverine, you’ll contribute to the design and development of high-performance applications that support our trading strategies. You’ll work closely with experienced engineers, quantitative researchers, and traders to build reliable, scalable systems in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. This role is ideal for someone with a solid foundation in C++ who is eager to deepen their expertise in performance-focused systems.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with engineers, quants, traders, and sales to build reliable and scalable trading software
- Contribute to system design, implementation, and code reviews
- Develop and enhance C++ components supporting risk management and order execution
- Troubleshoot and improve system stability in production environments
- Continuously learn and apply performance optimization techniques
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of professional software development experience
- Experience working with C++ (professional or significant academic/project experience)
- Solid understanding of algorithms and data structures
- Exposure to multi-threaded or concurrent programming concepts
Qualifications
- Curiosity, strong problem-solving skills, and a desire to grow in performance-focused systems
- Clear communicator with both technical peers and business stakeholders
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
- Retail Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement Plans: 401K and Roth 401K, Profit sharing plan
- Long- and short-term disability
Pay
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.
Schedule
Flexible scheduling is available.