Software Engineer

Our client is a top-tier quantitative trading firm that has tripled its revenue in the past year and is expanding its team in Chicago.

They are willing to wait for all non-competes—up to two years!

Role:

• Scale and optimize high-performance trading systems.
• Collaborate with quant researchers and traders to enhance profitability.
• Develop ultra-low latency systems and exchange gateway connectivity.

Essential Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Strong experience with C/C++ development.
• Familiarity with distributed systems and infrastructure development.
• Proven examples of a competitive edge (e.g., top placements in hackathons, academic excellence, industry awards).

Bonus Skills:

• Master’s/PhD in a STEM-related field.
• Knowledge of Python.
• Work experience at a disruptor, startup, or trading firm.

Compensation:

$250–$350k base salary + a guaranteed annual bonus—total comp reaching 7 figures.

If you're interested, please reply, and Goliath Partners will be in touch!