Senior Software Engineer – Execution Systems - Remote

Overview

Belvedere Trading is a leading proprietary trading firm proudly headquartered in downtown Chicago, with a satellite office in Boulder, Colorado. Our teams work hard to provide liquidity to the market through their market-making activities by combining their deep expertise in commodities, interest rates, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and equity index options with a cutting-edge technological system.

In Short

• Own and develop critical components of our ultra-low latency trading execution system.
• Drive technical solutions independently for complex execution challenges.
• Develop and maintain ultra-low latency execution strategies using modern C++.
• Evaluate and implement cutting-edge technologies and frameworks.
• Lead technical initiatives for execution infrastructure improvements.
• Architect scalable solutions integrating on-premises and cloud-based systems.
• Collaborate with quantitative researchers to turn algorithms into production systems.
• Monitor execution algorithms for performance and latency.
• Diagnose and resolve critical issues under pressure during live trading.
• Communicate transparently about system performance and development progress.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in C++ development.
• Track record of optimizing C++ for ultra-low latency systems.
• Strong understanding of securities trading concepts and market dynamics.
• Experience delivering mission-critical software components.
• Passion for innovation in emerging technologies and cloud-native architectures.
• Strong collaborative skills across technical and non-technical teams.
• Independent problem-solving ability for execution issues.
• Proactive mindset for identifying execution risks and system improvements.
• Excellent communication skills for updates on system health and risks.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a high-performance trading environment.
• Access to Belvedere Trading University for training and development.
• Hybrid work model balancing in-office and remote collaboration.
• Engagement with cutting-edge technologies and frameworks.
• Collaboration with a team driven by intellectual curiosity and innovation.