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Software Developer, Software Engineer

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Objective Partners
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Software Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

We’re partnering with a high-performance trading firm to find a seasoned software engineer who’s eager to build, optimize, and support the critical systems that power real-time trading. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working close to the metal, thrives in latency-sensitive environments, and is comfortable navigating both legacy and greenfield codebases.

What You’ll Be Tackling
  • Design and implement foundational components of real-time trading infrastructure
  • Enhance and support existing systems responsible for market connectivity, stability, and performance
  • Develop tools that interface with various electronic exchanges and maintain reliable data pipelines
  • Collaborate closely with quantitative researchers and traders to align system capabilities with strategic initiatives
  • Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, continuously improving system resilience and performance
  • Participate in technical planning and process improvement discussions
  • Jump into new priorities as the landscape evolves
What You Bring To The Table
  • 3+ years of professional software development experience (or equivalent track record), ideally in fast-paced environments such as financial trading, crypto, or algorithmic sports betting
  • Strong command of Python plus a compiled language such as C++ or Java
  • Comfort building high-performance networked applications with a focus on low latency
  • Analytical mindset with a track record of solving complex, systems-level challenges
  • Clear and concise communication skills across technical and non-technical teams
  • Self-sufficient but collaborative—able to thrive solo or in cross-functional groups
  • Bonus points for hands-on experience in live trading system development or exchange integration
  • Consistent and dependable availability for mission-critical systems
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