Chief Technology Officer / Prop Trading Infrastructure / Ultra-Low Latency / Woodridge IL

Woodridge, IL, US • Posted 5 hours ago • Updated 5 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

$300000 - $450000/yr

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IT Architecture
Systems Design
HFT
Equities
Lifecycle Management
Risk Management
Derivatives
Smart Order Routing
FPGA
Computer Hardware
Distribution
Normalization
Algorithmic Trading
Disaster Recovery
C++
Java
Rust
DMA
Real-time
Order Management
Routing
Market Analysis
Optimization
Management
Trading
Microsoft Exchange
Research
Data Engineering
Insurance
SAP BASIS

Summary

A growing proprietary trading firm is seeking a hands-on Chief Technology Officer to lead the development and operation of its trading technology platform. This individual will be responsible for building and scaling the infrastructure that powers low-latency trading strategies across global markets.

Working closely with trading, research, and operations teams, the CTO will guide both the technical architecture and engineering organization, while also remaining directly involved in system design and implementation. The ideal candidate has deep experience in electronic trading environments, particularly within high-frequency or proprietary trading firms. Required Skills & Experience

10+ years of experience working in electronic trading, HFT, or proprietary trading technology
Proven track record building Direct Market Access (DMA) infrastructure
Experience supporting futures and equities trading systems
Deep understanding of exchange connectivity and colocation environments
Strong programming experience in C++, Java, Rust, or similar high-performance languages
Experience leading and scaling engineering or infrastructure teams
Strong knowledge of market microstructure and order lifecycle management
Experience designing real-time risk management systems

Desired Skills & Experience

Experience working with listed derivatives or index-based products
Familiarity with smart order routing and fragmented market structures
Experience with FPGA acceleration or hardware optimization
Background developing market data distribution or normalization systems
Experience managing relationships with exchanges, brokers, and market data providers
Knowledge of trading system resiliency, monitoring, and disaster recovery

What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown

C++ / Java / Rust
Low-latency trading systems
Exchange connectivity and DMA
Colocation infrastructure
Market data systems
Real-time risk monitoring

Daily Responsibilities

Architect and oversee the firm's low-latency trading platform
Build and maintain exchange connectivity across multiple global venues
Lead development of order management, routing, and market data systems
Improve system performance through latency optimization and infrastructure tuning
Manage colocation deployments, cross-connects, and exchange data center environments
Partner with trading and research teams to support strategy execution and performance
Establish engineering best practices, deployment processes, and operational safeguards
Implement pre-trade and post-trade risk control
Ensure infrastructure meets regulatory and exchange requirements
Research and evaluate new data engineering tools and best practices

The Offer You will receive the following benefits:

Competitive base salary and bonus structure
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off
Company-paid life and disability insurance
On-site fitness and recreational facilities

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

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