Software Engineer – ON-SITE

Job Overview

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!

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