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

By myKelly | August 7, 2026

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

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Woodridge, IL, US

Engineering

Direct Hire,

$150000 - $175000

On-site

Other/Non Classified

Woodridge, IL, US

$150000 - $175000

Direct Hire,

Other/Non Classified

On-site

Engineering

Apply On Motion Recruitment Applied

Job details

An established proprietary trading organization in Woodridge, IL 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
You will receive the following benefits:

  • Competitive base salary
  • Bonus eligible
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Retirement Benefits
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • WFH 1 day/week

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

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