Senior C++ Software Engineer

Belvedere Trading, LLC

. Design, develop, and optimize scalable, extensible trading applications .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $175,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing scalable trading applications using C++ and Python, with a strong focus on high-performance, multi-threaded programming and automated trading systems. Possesses a solid understanding of financial market concepts and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

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C++ ProgrammingPython ScriptingHigh Performance ProgrammingAutomated Trading SystemsObject-Oriented Design

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Hard Skills

C++ ProgrammingPython ScriptingObject-Oriented DesignData StructuresAlgorithmsMulti-Threaded ProgrammingNetwork ProgrammingAutomated TestingPeer Code ReviewMarket Data Systems

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsEntrepreneurial SpiritCoaching Junior Engineers

Tools & Technologies

Automated Testing ToolsTrading ApplicationsMarket Data FeedsExchange Protocols

Industry Keywords

Financial Market ConceptsOptions TradingOperational RiskConcurrencyThroughputUltra-Low Latency Performance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and optimize scalable, extensible trading applications
Deploy successful enterprise-level applications leveraged across a variety of asset classes
Work alongside traders to develop and deliver scalable, highly available software systems
Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the development process and reduce operational risk
Maintain, support, and troubleshoot critical trading applications
Deliver quality systems through automated testing and peer code review
Apply industry knowledge and technical skills in new and innovative ways
Encourage best practices throughout the development process
Design and build high-performance market data systems
Ingest and process raw market data feeds
Implement exchange protocols such as CME and Cboe
Optimize systems for concurrency, throughput, and ultra-low latency performance
Collaborate with traders, quantitative researchers, analysts, and engineers on challenges across technology, mathematics, and finance

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience with C++ programming and Python scripting languages
Strong understanding of object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithms
Experience in high performance, multi-threaded, network programming
Demonstrated success in delivering automated trading systems is a plus
Ability to take full ownership (design, implement, test, deploy, maintain) of projects
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Entrepreneurial spirit
Willingness to coach junior engineers and teach and learn from peers
A degree in computer science or any related engineering discipline
Experience with financial market concepts, including options trading and engineering
Regular and reliable attendance during standard business hours
Ability to be on-site prior to the start of business on occasion
Sponsorship is not available for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Certain positions are eligible for discretionary bonuses
Employees have access to a variety of benefits (details available on the company's website)
Virtual interviews via phone or video
Virtual recruiting and onboarding through the remainder of the year unless otherwise noted