Senior C++ Software Engineer

Senior C++ Software Developer — Options Market MakingChicago, IL | Full-time | On-siteHiring 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.You5+ years at an options market making firmStrong modern C++ and system-level Linux programmingDeep CS fundamentals — data structures, algorithms, concurrencyStrong debugging, profiling, and performance-tuning skillsWhy HereDirect access to founders from day oneProprietary low-latency systems built in-houseReal P&L impact within your first yearChicago-based, strong trading communityAll applications confidential