At Wolverine Trading, we’re looking for a C++ Software Engineer to work at the intersection of hardware and software, where speed, efficiency, and reliability make all the difference. You’ll focus on improving the performance of our critical, ultra-low latency trading systems and contribute across every layer of the trading stack. This role is a great fit for engineers who want to apply their skills in a fast-paced, high-impact environment. You’ll join a team of experienced engineers, traders, and hardware specialists building cutting-edge systems that power our trading business. The role is on-site at our Chicago headquarters, where close collaboration with traders and engineers is central to our culture. Your work will have a direct, visible impact on the trading floor, and you’ll see the results of your optimizations in real time. Along the way, you’ll deepen your expertise in low latency systems and financial markets, with clear paths to grow your scope and ownership.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and improve performance-critical C++ applications, ensuring ultra-low latency and high throughput
- Collaborate with FPGA engineers, hardware specialists, and systems teams to push performance boundaries
- Analyze and resolve real-time system issues, improving the reliability and stability of our trading platforms
- Build tools to monitor, profile, and analyze the performance of systems at every level
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
- A minimum of 2+ years of professional C++ experience with a focus on high-performance applications
- Strong grasp of data structures, algorithms, and modern C++ practices (C++17/20)
- Experience and aptitude in multi-threaded programming and performance tuning
- Ability to analyze experimental results and optimize system performance
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Most importantly: a drive to make things better
Why Join Us Our flat organizational structure promotes teamwork across the Firm and offers easy access to senior staff. While we work exceptionally well as a team in the office, our bonds are further strengthened through company events, activities and giving back. Volleyball, soccer, hockey, 5K runs, picnic, parties, and trivia nights provide friendly competition and build better relationships. By getting out of our usual environment and doing out-of-the-ordinary things together, we foster creativity and broaden our imaginations to accomplish new challenges.
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 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
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.
