C++ Developer

Selby Jennings Ltd

  • Chicago, IL
  • 11 days ago

    Highlights

    This is an excellent opportunity for engineers who enjoy solving challenging systems problems and working at the intersection of software and infrastructure in a highly technical environment. In this role, you'll design, build, and optimize software used to manage and enhance hardware platforms across a highly distributed, low-latency environment.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChicago, IL

    Description

    A leading proprietary trading firm, is seeking a C++ Developer to join its Global Hardware team.

    In this role, you'll design, build, and optimize software used to manage and enhance hardware platforms across a highly distributed, low-latency environment. You'll collaborate closely with engineers across software, networking, systems, and hardware disciplines to solve complex technical challenges at scale.

    Responsibilities:

    • Design, develop, and maintain high-performance applications and trading systems in C++
    • Build tooling, services, and infrastructure to support global hardware platforms
    • Optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability
    • Partner with hardware, networking, and infrastructure teams to improve operational efficiency
    • Troubleshoot complex production issues across distributed systems
    • Contribute to architecture decisions and engineering best practices

    Requirements:

    • Strong professional experience developing software in C++
    • Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals, including algorithms and data structures
    • Experience developing on Linux-based systems
    • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
    • Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced engineering environment

    Nice to Have:

    • Experience with low-latency, high-performance, or systems-level development
    • Exposure to hardware, networking, operating systems, or infrastructure engineering
    • Experience within trading, financial services, or other performance-sensitive environments

    This is an excellent opportunity for engineers who enjoy solving challenging systems problems and working at the intersection of software and infrastructure in a highly technical environment.

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