Senior C++ Software Engineer

Senior C++ Software Developer — Options Market Making

Chicago, IL | Full-time | On-site

Hiring for a fast-growing electronic options market maker in Chicago. Small team, flat structure, real ownership from day one.

The Role
Design and optimize low-latency C++ systems powering automated options market making. Work directly with traders and engineers to take ideas from concept to production. Includes rewriting legacy Java into C++, diagnostic analysis, and tuning for maximum throughput.

You

• 5+ years at an options market making firm
• Strong modern C++ and system-level Linux programming
• Deep CS fundamentals — data structures, algorithms, concurrency
• Strong debugging, profiling, and performance-tuning skills

Why Here

• Direct access to founders from day one
• Proprietary low-latency systems built in-house
• Real P&L impact within your first year
• Chicago-based, strong trading community

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