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Belvedere Trading

Full-time|On-site|Chicago, Illinois

Join Belvedere Trading, a premier proprietary trading firm based in the dynamic heart of Chicago. Our dedicated traders excel in providing essential liquidity to the market through strategic market-making, mastering a diverse portfolio of commodities, interest rates, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and equity index options. From our inception, we have consiste…

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Software Engineer - Data Engineering

Akuna Capital

Full-time|$145K/yr - $145K/yr|On-site|Chicago, IL

About Akuna Capital:Akuna Capital is a forward-thinking trading firm dedicated to collaboration, innovative technologies, data-driven solutions, and automation. We excel as an options market-maker, committed to providing competitive quotes for buying and selling. To achieve this, we develop and implement our own low-latency technologies, trading strategies, and mathematical models.Founded by our partners in Sydney, we established our first office in 2011 in Chicago, the heart of the derivatives industry and options capital worldwide. Today, Akuna proudly operates additional offices in Sydney, Shanghai, London, and Singapore.Your Role as a Software Engineer in Data Engineering at Akuna:As a data-centric organization, we leverage our data as a critical competitive asset. The Akuna Data Engineering team comprises world-class professionals responsible for designing, building, and maintaining systems, applications, and infrastructure necessary for collecting, storing, processing, managing, and querying our data assets. This team plays a vital role in ensuring trustworthy data is accessible and reliable to support various initiatives within Akuna’s Quant, Trading, and Business Operations units.Key Responsibilities:Contribute to the growth of our Data Engineering division, supporting the strategic importance of data at Akuna.Lead the design and enhancement of our data platform across diverse data sources, facilitating multiple streaming, operational, and research workflows.Collaborate closely with Trading, Quant, Technology, and Business Operations teams to identify data production and consumption processes, and define impactful projects.Develop and deploy batch and streaming pipelines to collect and transform our expanding Big Data set within a hybrid cloud architecture, utilizing Kubernetes/EKS, Kafka/MSK, and Databricks/Spark.Mentor junior engineers on software and data engineering best practices.Create clean, well-tested, and well-documented code to support mission-critical applications.Implement automated data validation test suites to ensure data is processed and published according to established Service Level Agreements (SLAs) regarding data quality.

Feb 27, 2026

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Senior Software Engineer - Quantitative Trading

Belvedere Trading

Full-time|On-site|Chicago, Illinois

Belvedere Trading is a premier proprietary trading firm located in the heart of downtown Chicago. We pride ourselves on our traders who diligently work to provide liquidity to the market through expert market-making across a variety of commodities, interest rates, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and equity index options. From our inception, we have continuously invested in our proprietary technology, dedicating ourselves to building robust systems from the ground up. Our trading models and software systems undergo constant re-engineering, optimization, and maintenance to ensure we remain leaders in the industry. This achievement is driven by our technology teams, who expertly leverage and refine our innovative technology solutions. At Belvedere, high-performance proprietary development is the cornerstone of our success and competitive edge, fueling our unwavering passion for performance. We are a team driven by intellectual curiosity, constantly searching for insights that will transform not only the way we trade in this technology-driven era but also the future of the trading industry. We place significant emphasis on defining, developing, and deploying high-performance trading software through a collaborative, team-oriented approach. We seek enthusiastic team members whose contributions are vital to our ongoing success.Our team is in search of Software Engineers who specialize in creating high-performance trading systems. As a Software Engineer, you will play a key role in establishing technical standards and significantly contributing to the technical architecture and engineering practices within our teams. You will collaborate with Belvedere Quantitative Analysts and fellow Software Engineers to address challenges in programming, technology, mathematics, and finance by developing high-quality, high-performing, and architecturally sound systems aligned with our business objectives. We are looking for individuals capable of solving complex technical problems in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

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Software Engineering Manager - Trade Selection

Belvedere Trading

Full-time|On-site|Chicago, Illinois

Belvedere Trading is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Software Engineering Manager to lead our Trade Selection team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing and mentoring a team of talented software engineers, driving innovation, and delivering high-quality software solutions. You will play a key role in enhancing our trading systems and ensuring optimal performance.

Apr 8, 2026

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Junior Software Engineer at Valkyrie Trading | Chicago, IL

Valkyrie Trading

Full-time|On-site|Chicago, IL

What You’ll Do:Join our dynamic and innovative team as a Junior Software Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in designing and developing the technologies that drive our trading operations in the financial markets. Being a vital part of a fast-paced and forward-thinking company, you will engage with exciting challenges across programming, networking, technology, and finance. Your primary responsibilities will focus on the development and enhancement of essential trading applications that significantly contribute to Valkyrie’s success.

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Principal Software Engineer (Trading Platform, Java/C++)

NinjaTrader

Full-time|$195K/yr - $220K/yr|On-site|Chicago

Join NinjaTrader as a Lead Software Engineer and play a pivotal role in enhancing our cutting-edge trading platform. As a key member of our technology team, you'll be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying innovative solutions that empower traders worldwide. Your expertise in Java and C++ will be instrumental in creating high-performance software that meets the needs of our growing user base. We are looking for a passionate engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to push the boundaries of technology in the trading industry.

Feb 9, 2026

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Mid-Level Software Engineer at Valkyrie Trading | Chicago

Valkyrie Trading

Full-time|On-site|Chicago, IL

Key Responsibilities: As a Mid-Level Software Engineer at Valkyrie Trading, you will be an essential part of our multidisciplinary team, developing and implementing the innovative technologies that facilitate our trading operations in the financial markets. Your responsibilities will extend beyond mere implementation; you will take charge of critical applications, guiding their development and ensuring their long-term reliability. In this dynamic and fast-paced environment, you will engage in the entire project lifecycle, from initial design sessions to providing live production support. Collaborating closely with traders, quantitative analysts, and fellow engineers, you will translate business requirements into effective technical solutions. Your contributions will significantly impact Valkyrie's success, requiring the foresight to address pressing technical challenges while safeguarding the integrity of our extensive trading infrastructure. You will have the opportunity to make a real difference by working on our expanding portfolio of essential trading applications.

Mar 6, 2026

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Trade Support Engineer

DV Trading

Full-time|$150K/yr - $200K/yr|On-site|Chicago; London; New York

About Us:Established over 15 years ago, DV Trading is a prominent proprietary trading firm headquartered in Chicago, with a workforce exceeding 350 talented individuals across North America and Europe. Since our spin-off from a major brokerage firm in 2016, we have rapidly expanded, leveraging our capital, innovative trading strategies, and robust risk management practices to provide liquidity in global financial markets and hedging solutions for commodity producers and users. Today, our affiliates encompass two broker-dealers, a cryptocurrency market-making entity, and an emerging investment adviser. Overview:As a Trade Support Engineer, you will collaborate closely with our Development, Trading, and IT teams to optimize trading operations and ensure their stability. Your role will focus on continuously enhancing our capacity to identify and resolve trading-related issues while delivering exceptional support to our traders. Additionally, you will lead strategic initiatives aimed at improving our trading operations and the supporting technology. Job Responsibilities:Oversee and manage trading platforms across diverse markets.Monitor and support Linux environments effectively.Engage in the trading industry with a primary focus on supporting traders and trading infrastructure.Collaborate with both technical and non-technical personnel to drive business initiatives.

Nov 21, 2025

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Trading Systems Engineer

Hudson River Trading

Full-time|On-site|Austin, TX, United States; Boulder, Colorado, United States; Chicago, Illinois, United States; London, United Kingdom; New York, NY, United States; Seattle, Washington, United States

Hudson River Trading seeks a Trading Systems Engineer to join the Trading Systems Infrastructure team. This group builds and maintains the technology behind global trading operations. Their work supports high performance and reliability for the ultra-low latency operating systems, automation tools, and development platforms that keep trading strategies running worldwide, around the clock. Role overview The Trading Systems Engineer will help support and improve real-time production trading environments. The work centers on solving challenges that require high availability, high throughput, and ultra-low latency. This role contributes to the development and automation of essential infrastructure components, working alongside a team committed to keeping trading systems operating smoothly at all times. What you will do Support and improve real-time production trading environments Address challenges involving high availability, high throughput, and ultra-low latency Contribute to developing and automating critical infrastructure Collaborate with a team focused on system reliability and uptime Requirements Experience with coding and automation Strong interest in enhancing technology stacks Ability to solve complex technical problems in demanding environments Comfort working where uptime and performance are essential Locations Austin, TX, United States Boulder, Colorado, United States Chicago, Illinois, United States London, United Kingdom New York, NY, United States Seattle, Washington, United States

Apr 23, 2026

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Python Engineer | Trading Team

Jump Trading

Full-time|On-site|Chicago

Join our dynamic Trading Team at Jump Trading as a Python Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in developing high-performance trading systems. Your expertise will contribute to building robust applications that facilitate algorithmic trading strategies.

May 2, 2026

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Trading Systems Engineer - Execution

IMC Trading

Full-time|$175K/yr - $225K/yr|On-site|Chicago, United States

Join our dynamic and innovative execution development team as a Trading Systems Engineer, where your expertise will play a pivotal role in our trading operations.In this multifaceted position, you will manage critical systems that are essential to live trading, focusing on hardware, network connectivity, application performance, and exchange interactions.This role is not solely about support or project-based engineering; it encompasses both. Your responsibilities will include:Operational support for live trading systems, ensuring their stability and swiftly resolving production issues. This fast-paced environment demands strong troubleshooting skills, clear communication, and the ability to maintain composure under pressure. If you thrive on real-time problem-solving and appreciate the immediate impact of your contributions, this role is for you.Project-based engineering to enhance the reliability, performance, and automation of existing systems. Our objective is clear: fewer incidents, quicker recovery, proactive monitoring, and continual system improvement. We believe that understanding system behavior in real-world scenarios is crucial for effective enhancement.Our execution systems are fundamental to our success and require dedicated ownership to ensure seamless trading operations throughout the day. Your contributions will be vital in both optimizing current trading practices and developing a more robust platform for future success.As part of a team of seasoned engineers, you will be committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement, taking on significant responsibilities for complex, real-time interactions between trading and technology.

Mar 12, 2026

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Junior Trading Systems Engineer

Hudson River Trading

Full-time|On-site|Chicago, Illinois, United States; London, United Kingdom; New York, NY, United States

Hudson River Trading is hiring a Junior Trading Systems Engineer to join its Trading Systems Infrastructure team. This group is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the high-performance infrastructure that supports the firm's global trading operations. The focus is on ensuring reliability and efficiency for ultra low-latency operating systems, automation tools, and platforms that keep trading strategies running around the clock. Key responsibilities Contribute to projects within a real-time trading environment Address challenges that demand high availability, high throughput, and ultra low-latency solutions Support the maintenance and improvement of core infrastructure for global trading systems Assist in developing and automating tools that back trading operations What we look for Strong interest in coding and automation Willingness to learn new skills and technologies to work with a complex technical stack Ability to solve technical problems in a demanding setting Locations Chicago, Illinois, United States London, United Kingdom New York, NY, United States

Apr 23, 2026

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Trade Operations Engineer

Valkyrie Trading

Full-time|On-site|Chicago, IL

What You’ll Do:As a Trade Operations Engineer at Valkyrie Trading, you will become an integral member of our dynamic and collaborative team, dedicated to maintaining the health and stability of our production trading environment. This role places you at the forefront of our trading operations, where you will ensure the seamless functioning of our systems.Your hands-on responsibilities will include monitoring and maintaining the production trading environment, swiftly responding to alerts, and resolving or escalating technical issues as necessary. You will be tasked with deploying and configuring both proprietary and third-party applications while working closely with traders, clearing firms, exchanges, and vendor partners to achieve our business goals. Additionally, you will contribute to the development of operational solutions by automating workflows, supporting back-office operations such as trade capture and reconciliation, and assisting with risk and compliance reporting.

Sep 12, 2022

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Trading Engineer - Strategy Development

IMC Trading

Full-time|$175K/yr - $225K/yr|On-site|Chicago, United States

Join IMC Trading as a dynamic Trading Engineer within our Strategy Development team. This pivotal role integrates technology, data, and market strategy, empowering you to optimize trading systems that drive our success. You will develop automation solutions that enhance our operational efficiency, ensuring our trading processes remain robust and responsive under market pressures.This position is perfect for individuals with a background in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) or operations engineering who seek to be at the forefront of trading, where every millisecond counts and innovative thinking yields significant results.

Mar 19, 2026

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Software Engineer - Python

Hudson River Trading (HRT)

Full-time|On-site|Chicago, Illinois, United States; London, United Kingdom; New York, NY, United States

Join Wehrtyou, a leading quantitative trading firm, where innovation meets excellence. Our mission is to leverage cutting-edge technology and build high-performance systems that drive our global trading operations. At Wehrtyou, we foster a collaborative environment that empowers engineers to tackle complex challenges and directly see the impact of their work.We are actively looking for talented Software Engineers with a strong foundation in programming and exceptional problem-solving skills. As part of our diverse teams, you'll engage in various exciting projects, such as:Optimizing distributed computation scheduling to enhance research efficiency.Enhancing developer experience through advanced tooling and AI integrations.Utilizing large language models (LLMs) to streamline operational support.Profiling system usage for both small-scale and large distributed computations.Creating systems that interface with trading venues to monitor and manage risk.

Feb 9, 2026

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Trade Desk Support Engineer

DV Trading

Full-time|On-site|Chicago

Join Our Team at DV TradingEstablished two decades ago and based in Chicago, DV Trading is a prominent financial services firm with over 600 professionals across North America, Europe, and Asia. Since our emergence as an independent entity in 2016, we have rapidly evolved into a leading proprietary trading firm that leverages our capital, innovative trading strategies, and robust risk management practices to enhance liquidity in global financial markets and offer hedging solutions to commodity producers and consumers.Our diverse group of affiliates includes broker-dealers, a cryptocurrency market maker, and an expanding investment advisory service.Overview:We are seeking a dedicated Trade Desk Support Engineer to join our IT department, responsible for providing L1 to L3 support for service requests and incidents. The role emphasizes exceptional customer service and production support, ensuring timely and professional resolution of inquiries.Key Responsibilities:Monitor and alert critical trading system environmentsProactively identify and resolve production issuesDevelop tools to enhance efficiency, stability, and automation through scriptingTroubleshoot and resolve complex system issuesManage production deployments of all infrastructure components

May 4, 2026

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C++ Software Engineer at IMC | Chicago

IMC Trading

Full-time|$175K/yr - $225K/yr|On-site|Chicago, United States

Join IMC, a leading technology-driven trading firm, as a talented C++ Software Engineer in our vibrant Chicago office. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing and crafting software solutions tailored to the unique hardware requirements of our global trading systems, with an emphasis on enhancing performance. Our innovative and fast-paced tech environment encourages teamwork and rapid iterations across international teams. You will identify new opportunities, tackle challenges, and contribute to groundbreaking technologies, making software development both exciting and rewarding, even amidst increasing complexity.

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Software Engineer - Core Development

Jump Trading Group

Full-time|$200K/yr - $250K/yr|On-site|Chicago, New York, Austin

Jump Trading Group brings together experts in mathematics, physics, and computer science to push the boundaries of research in finance and technology. The company values collaboration, creativity, and intellectual honesty, encouraging team members to challenge themselves and each other while working toward shared goals. Research at Jump not only drives strong returns but also leads to technologies that support startups and research partnerships across industries. About the Core Development Team The Core Development team designs, builds, and maintains the advanced trading platforms that power Jump’s business. This group spans multiple locations and combines software and hardware engineering, data science, and research. Projects range from improving the core trading engine to developing custom hardware, all with the goal of supporting trading operations and strategic objectives. What You Will Do Design, build, and test systems and tools that keep Jump’s trading business moving forward Work closely with traders, quantitative researchers, and fellow technologists to solve complex technical problems Tackle challenges involving CPU architecture, operating systems, networking, and hardware integration Who We’re Looking For Strong problem solvers with a passion for technology and curiosity about how things work Comfortable working in a high-energy setting and collaborating with a diverse team Interest in both software and hardware engineering Locations Roles are available in Chicago, New York, and Austin.

Apr 17, 2026

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Software Developer at DV Trading | Chicago

DV Trading

Full-time|On-site|Chicago

DV Trading seeks a Software Developer to join its Chicago office. This role centers on building software that supports trading operations and helps streamline processes throughout the firm. Key responsibilities Design and develop software that backs trading activities Build tools to improve efficiency for trading teams Work closely with colleagues to identify and solve technical challenges Requirements Professional experience developing software Interest in exploring new technologies Motivation to contribute within a trading-focused environment Location This position is based in Chicago.

Apr 27, 2026

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Senior Network Engineer - Low Latency Trading

Hudson River Trading (HRT)

Full-time|On-site|Chicago, Illinois, United States; London, United Kingdom; New York, NY, United States; Seattle, Washington, United States; Singapore

The Networks team is at the forefront of designing, building, and maintaining the robust communication infrastructure that powers our high-capacity, low-latency trading and data research environments, operating around the clock. Our network spans over 25 countries and more than 100 locations worldwide. We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer who possesses extensive experience in architecting and managing large-scale environments to meet the rigorous performance and availability standards of a leading algorithmic trading firm within the global financial sector.This role demands a blend of project management acumen and deep technical expertise. Collaborating with some of the brightest minds in the industry, you will take charge of product selection, design, routing configurations, and troubleshooting. You will work closely with our Systems and Trading Operations teams, along with other departments at HRT, to construct, oversee, and monitor our low-latency trading network. Your responsibilities will be wide-ranging, allowing you the autonomy to analyze challenges and devise solutions that will have an immediate and significant impact on our global operations.We are looking for a technology enthusiast who thrives on tackling complex problems. You will engage in various projects aimed at enhancing the performance and capacity of our global trading and research platforms while contributing to both strategic initiatives and the intricate details of our network architecture.

Feb 9, 2026

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