Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC
Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC

Senior C++ Engineer / Prop Trading / Woodridge, IL

Woodridge, IL, US • Posted 60+ days ago • Updated 8 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
$150000 - $175000/yr
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Job Details

Skills

  • Performance Tuning
  • Workflow
  • Software Engineering
  • Algorithms
  • Data Structure
  • Systems Design
  • Finance
  • Strategy Development
  • Microsoft Exchange
  • Computer Networking
  • Computer Hardware
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Software Development
  • C++
  • Linux
  • Trading
  • Collaboration
  • Insurance
  • Professional Development
  • SAP BASIS

Summary

An established quantitative trading organization is expanding its engineering team as part of a large-scale technology growth initiative. The company develops highly performant trading systems and infrastructure and is seeking experienced C++ engineers who enjoy solving complex technical challenges involving low-latency processing, distributed systems, and large-scale performance optimization.

This is an opportunity to join a business that views engineering as a strategic advantage. Successful candidates will contribute to mission-critical trading technology, partner closely with technical stakeholders, and have significant influence over architecture and future platform development. The organization promotes modern engineering practices, encourages AI-assisted development workflows, and offers flexibility through a primarily remote working model.

Required Skills & Experience
5+ years of professional software engineering experience
Strong C++ development experience
Experience building high-performance or low-latency systems
Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and system design
Linux development experience
Experience troubleshooting and optimizing production systems
Ability to work collaboratively within engineering teams

Desired Skills & Experience Trading, electronic trading, or quantitative finance experience
Strategy development experience
Exchange protocol knowledge
Market connectivity experience
Networking and infrastructure engineering experience
Gaming industry engineering background
Hardware-oriented or systems-level programming experience
Familiarity with AI-assisted software development tools

What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
80% C++ Development
10% Linux Infrastructure
10% Trading Systems & Connectivity

Daily Responsibilities
75% Hands-On Development
10% Architecture & Design
15% Team Collaboration

The Offer
Bonus eligible
You will receive the following benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation
Retirement Benefits
Professional Development Opportunities
Hybrid

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

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  • Dice Id: 10105282
  • Position Id: 884564
  • Posted 30+ days ago

Company Info

About Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC

Motion Recruitment delivers IT Talent Solutions for Contract, Direct Hire, Managed Solutions and Statement of Work to all of North America from our 21 delivery centers. Our high-touch, specialized, team-based recruitment model’s success is proven through our exemplary track record in filling the most challenging IT positions for startup and enterprise clients alike. Our hyper-specialized tech focus results in a truly consultative approach for both our clients and candidates, within our recruiting areas of expertise: Software, Mobile, Data, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Product + UX and Functional.

Motion also delivers IT Consulting Solutions through the Motion Consulting Group (MCG) that create true digital transformation for IT projects in Agile Development & Coaching, DevOps & DevSecOps Solutions, and Managed Services for IT Operations.

We’re also the proud creators of Tech in Motion and the Timmy Awards, our North American community platform, events series and award program that connects over 250,000 tech enthusiasts to meet, learn, and innovate.

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