Goliath Partners
Linkedin · Posted 11d ago
Software Engineer
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Our client is a top quantitative trading firm based in Chicago who is looking to add a Backend Software Engineer to join their team on a hybrid basis. They are building a new trading platform from scratch to help build the next generation of trading systems and analytics platforms.
Role
- Developing low latency and exchange gateway connectivity.
- Scale and optimize trading systems, including large-scale data processing and complex model computations.
- Collaborating with quant research and trading teams to enhance profitability, research productivity, and backtesting accuracy.
Essential Skills
- Bachelors in Computer Science/ Statistics/ Mathematics or related Engineering discipline.
- Familiarity with distributed systems and infrastructure development.
- In-depth working experience with C++, including a deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, and concurrency patterns in C++17/20.
- Previous examples of high placed hackathon, awards or academic excellence.
Beneficial Skills
- Masters/PhD in STEM related subjects.
- Work experience within the trading industry or Fintech/Big Tech space.
- Experience with Python programming and data pipeline development.
Base $400k + Bonus and sign on. Total compensation can approach $7 figures + a guaranteed bonus.
If this role sounds interesting, apply and Goliath will be in touch!
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