Trading Strategies C++ Engineer

Wolverine Trading is looking for a Trading Strategies C++ Engineer to implement and enhance advanced trading strategies on our high-performance order routing infrastructure. Your work will center on bringing new trading concepts to life within our architecture, scaling the platform to support additional asset classes and markets, and continually refining our strategies to maintain a competitive edge. 

What You’ll Do:

• Partner with quants, traders, and sales to implement fast, scalable, and robust trading software in a mixed Windows/Linux environment 
• Work with other engineers on system design, implementation, and code reviews 
• Contribute to the design and refinement of core C++ components for risk management, order execution, and trading analytics
• Diagnose and resolve production issues to ensure strategy stability in live markets 
• Ensure technical solutions are aligned with business goals through effective cross-functional communication and coordination

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent 
• 2+ years of professional software development experience using modern C++ 
• Working knowledge of SQL and relational database fundamentals 
• Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, and performance optimization 
• Experience with multi-threaded programming and debugging 
• Comfortable applying statistical analysis and benchmarking techniques to guide system tuning and architectural decisions 
• Strong communication skills with both technical peers and non-technical stakeholders 
• Most importantly: a drive to make things better! 

A Statement on Prior Trading Experience:

With an above average rate of tenure for our engineers, we value individuals who innately strive to push boundaries and pursue constant improvement. Given a long-term focus, the ability to innovate, challenge limits, and deliver lasting impact matters far more to us than prior exposure to the trading ecosystem.

The total compensation range for this role is approximately  $140,000-$200,000 contingent on experience. Wolverine Trading's total compensation model includes base salary and an annual discretionary bonus.

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Why Wolverine?

Wolverine Culture:

Our flat organizational structure promotes teamwork across the Firm and offers easy access to senior staff (don't worry, they won't be wearing a suit either). 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.

Wolverine 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 

Perks of being at Wolverine:

·        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

About Us:

Founded in 1994, the Wolverine companies comprise a number of diversified financial institutions specializing in proprietary trading, asset management, order execution services, and technology solutions. We are recognized as a market leader in derivatives valuation, trading, and value-added order execution across global equity, options, and futures markets. With a focus on innovation, achievement, and integrity, we take pride in serving the interests of both our clients and colleagues. The Wolverine companies are headquartered in Chicago with an office in New York and a proprietary trading affiliate office located in London.