Senior Software Engineer - Market Data (Low-Latency Trading Systems) Department: Technology Employment Type: Full Time Location: Chicago, IL Description We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with a proactive growth mindset to join our core trading technology team as a Technical Lead. In this critical role, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and optimizing the ultra-low latency, high-throughput systems that power our trading strategies. This is a unique opportunity to work across the full software development lifecycle while closely collaborating with quantitative researchers to improve our ability to provide low latency intelligence to our trading systems. As a Senior Engineer, you will guide technical direction and mentor team members, driving the evolution of our trading infrastructure. While prior experience with market data is a plus, it is not a requirement for this role. We are looking for someone with strong operational expertise who is capable of ensuring reliable and performant systems, efficient troubleshooting, and driving improvements in our production environment to support trading opportunities. This is an opportunity to directly impact our trading capabilities and contribute to a team that pushes the boundaries of speed and efficiency in financial markets. Key Responsibilities - System Design & Development: Lead the architectural design and hands-on implementation of core components for our electronic trading platform, including exchange connectivity, market data handlers, order execution engines, and risk management systems. - Performance Engineering: Drive initiatives to continuously optimize the latency and throughput of our trading applications. This involves deep performance analysis, profiling, and tuning at all levels of the stack - from operating system interactions and network protocols to efficient algorithm design and hardware utilization. - Collaboration & Innovation: Partner closely with quantitative researchers and traders to translate sophisticated trading strategies into highly optimized and reliable software, ensuring technical solutions align directly with business goals. Research and evaluate new technologies to keep our trading infrastructure at the forefront. - Reliability & Support: Build fault-tolerant and resilient systems. Participate in the entire software lifecycle, including deployment, monitoring, and providing expert-level support for critical production systems to ensure maximum uptime and stability. - Code Quality & Best Practices: Uphold and champion high standards for code quality, testability, and maintainability through rigorous code reviews, automated testing, and adherence to modern software engineering principles. - Mentorship: Act as a technical leader and mentor to less experienced engineers, sharing knowledge, guiding development efforts, and fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment. Skills, Knowledge & Expertise - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical field. - 5+ years of professional experience in software development, with a strong emphasis on high-performance, low-latency systems. - Expert-level proficiency in modern C++ (C++17/20 preferred), with a deep understanding of multi-threading, concurrency, memory management, and optimization techniques. - Solid understanding of operating system internals (Linux preferred), network programming (TCP/IP, UDP, multicast), and hardware interactions. - Experience with hardware acceleration (FPGA/GPU programming). - Exposure to distributed systems and messaging technologies. - Demonstrated experience with system-level debugging, profiling, and performance tuning tools. - Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and computational complexity. - Experience with scripting languages like Python for automation, analysis, and tooling. - Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues in a real-time, demanding environment. - Strong communication skills, capable of effectively collaborating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. - Proactive, self-motivated, and able to take ownership of projects from concept to deployment. Job Benefits Our flat organizational structure promotes teamwork across the Firm and offers easy access to senior staff. While we work exceptionally well as a team in the office, our bonds are further strengthened through company events, activities and giving back. Volleyball, soccer, hockey, 5K runs, picnic, parties, and trivia nights provide friendly competition and build better relationships. By getting out of our usual environment and doing out-of-the-ordinary things together, we foster creativity and broaden our imaginations to accomplish new challenges. Benefits: - Highly competitive salary & bonus opportunity - Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling - 100% coverage of medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits for single coverage - Generous Paid Parental Leave - Retirement Plans: 401K and Roth 401K - Profit sharing plan - Long- and short-term disability Additional Perks: - Free breakfast and lunch from our in-house kitchen with rotating menus (including snacks!) - On-site gym with a subsidized membership - Frequent company outings - Opportunity to give back to organizations that help individuals in need in the Chicagoland area Professional Development: - In-house education team - classes and resources are offered for continuous learning opportunities - Mentorship Program through your first six months of employment The base compensation range for this role is approximately $125,000-$180,000 contingent on experience. Wolverine Trading's total compensation model includes base salary and an annual discretionary bonus.

• Develop and execute the engineering strategy to support our customers goals of DFM, DFX, product innovation, process optimization, technical governance and cost efficiency • Build, mentor, and lead a high-performance engineering team across the enterprise with a broad team of direct and indirect employees, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement • Oversee the design methodologies, development, and improvement of manufacturing processes to ensure they meet the quality standards and cost objectives of our customer • Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and trends in manufacturing and engineering to enhance competitiveness and stay ahead of industry developments • Collaborate with other departments, including operations, supply chain, quality assurance, and sales, to ensure seamless integration of engineering solutions into the overall business strategy • Manage the engineering department's budget effectively, allocating resources efficiently to achieve project and departmental goals • Ensure engineering processes across the enterprise comply with relevant industry standards • Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the effectiveness and efficiency of engineering projects and processes • Develop and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers and vendors to source materials, components, and technologies that support engineering initiatives • Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the engineering team, fostering innovation and implementing best practices • Own the recruitment, training, and career development for engineering talent across the enterprise.

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Entry-Level C++ Software Engineer Department: Technology Employment Type: Full Time Location: Chicago, IL Description At Wolverine Trading, we're looking for an Entry-Level C++ Software Engineer eager to launch their career in high-performance trading technology. This role is on-site in our Chicago headquarters, where close collaboration with traders and engineers is central to our culture. You'll join a team of experienced engineers, traders, and hardware specialists building cutting-edge systems that power our trading business. This is a unique opportunity to learn at the intersection of software, hardware, and financial markets, while working on applications where speed, efficiency, and reliability make all the difference. From day one, you'll benefit from direct mentorship, clear growth paths, and hands-on exposure to the trading floor giving you the chance to see your work in action and quickly develop both technical and industry expertise. What You'll Do - Contribute to the design, development, and testing of C++ applications that drive our trading platforms - Collaborate with traders and senior engineers to understand requirements and translate them into efficient technical solutions. - Assist in monitoring, profiling, and troubleshooting applications to improve reliability and stability. - Gain exposure to the full lifecycle of trading system development, from idea to production support. What We're Looking For - Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field. - Strong knowledge of C++ and object-oriented design; familiarity with modern C++ (C++17/20) is a plus. - Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and problem-solving fundamentals. - Interest in multi-threaded programming, performance tuning, and real-time systems. - Curiosity about financial markets and a desire to learn how technology drives trading. - Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset. - A passion for tackling complex technical challenges and continuously improving. Why Join Us Our flat organizational structure promotes teamwork across the Firm and offers easy access to senior staff. While we work exceptionally well as a team in the office, our bonds are further strengthened through company events, activities and giving back. Volleyball, soccer, hockey, 5K runs, picnic, parties, and trivia nights provide friendly competition and build better relationships. By getting out of our usual environment and doing out-of-the-ordinary things together, we foster creativity and broaden our imaginations to accomplish new challenges. Benefits: - Highly competitive salary & bonus opportunity - Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling - 100% coverage of medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits for single coverage - Generous Paid Parental Leave - Retirement Plans: 401K and Roth 401K - Profit sharing plan - Long- and short-term disability Additional Perks: - Free breakfast and lunch from our in-house kitchen with rotating menus (including snacks!) - On-site gym with a subsidized membership - Frequent company outings - Opportunity to give back to organizations that help individuals in need in the Chicagoland area Professional Development: - In-house education team - classes and resources are offered for continuous learning opportunities - Mentorship Program through your first six months of employment The base compensation range for this role is approximately $80,000-$120,000 contingent on experience. Wolverine Trading's total compensation model includes base salary and an annual discretionary bonus.