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Software Engineer - C++ Quantitative Trading

Acquire Me
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/20/2026

Summary

Highly proficient, ambitious C programmer wanted for a unique opportunity in one of the most forward-thinking technology led quant trading firms globally. Small team of exceptionally talented engineers building cutting-edge technology, implementing the full stack of trading infrastructure and algorithms to build high performance, highly availability systems in C in a Linux environment.


You would be working within core trading infrastructure; from idea generation all the way through to programming and trading implementation. This is a revolutionary way of working in a trading firm and is an exciting prospect for any gifted aspirational developer/engineer.


Responsibilities:

o Building best in class tech, working closely with mathematicians developing models and strategies

o Work on complex computational and data related problems

o Implementing automated multi-asset trading

o Develop visualisations for experimental trading


Requirements:

o Significant programming experience in C

o Worked on multi-thousand line production coding projects

o Strong degree in computer science (or similar)

o Ability to write high quality code


Rewards and Incentives:

o Industry leading compensation and bonus scheme

o Working in a small team of highly talented engineers & mathematicians

o Direct business impact

o Free food, smart offices, flexible working, opportunities to learn new skills outside of work expertise


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Salary : $250,000 - $400,000

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