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Senior Software Engineer - Algorithmic Trading Applications Team

Belvedere TradingChicago, Illinois, United StatesHybrid, Onsite
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Belvedere Trading is a leading proprietary trading firm proudly headquartered in downtown Chicago. Our traders work hard to provide liquidity to the market through their market-making activities and are the masters of a diverse set of commodities, interest rates, exchange-traded funds (ETF), and equity index options. From the beginning, we began iteratively investing in our proprietary technology and committing to building our systems from the ground up. Our trading models and software systems are continually re-engineered, optimized, and maintained to stay on top of the industry. This wouldn’t be possible without the dedicated efforts of our technology teams who utilize and perfect our innovative technology solutions. 
High-performance proprietary development is the source of our success and competitive advantage at Belvedere, further fueling our passion for performance. We are a team driven by intellectual curiosity, seeking answers that will change not only how we trade in this technological age, but also the future landscape of the trading industry. We place a high premium on defining, developing, and deploying high-performance trading software using a team-based, holistic development approach. We look for passionate team members that excel and their contribution is critical to our continued success. We are currently seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join our dynamic team.

As an Algorithmic Trading Application Software Engineer, you would work closely with traders, developers, and researchers to build, extend, and support high-performance trading applications. Our systems are primarily C++, with Python and C# components, and you should be comfortable working in all parts of this tech stack. You will work in an environment with an automated daily release cycle and a focus on top-quality and scalable software development practices such as code reviews and automated testing.

What You'll Do


  • Architect and implement low-latency algorithmic trading applications 
  • Partner with trading and technology teams on key operational performance and scalability  
  • Full-cycle application development, network programming, and platform tuning  
  • Apply a data-driven approach to system improvements 
  • Continuously contribute to the team’s performance architecture 
  • Create new features and help improve existing systems 

What You'll Need


  • 6+ years of technical experience in building automated trading systems 
  • Proven coding ability in modern C++ 
  • Strong computer science foundation in OOP, data structures, algorithms, concurrent programming, messaging, and networking 
  • Ability to perform successfully in a fast-paced, collaborative environment 
  • A desire to continuously learn and proactively improve processes 

In addition, depending on the scope of your role and responsibilities, your continued employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of compliance-related certifications during the onboarding process or throughout your tenure with Team Belvedere.

Women and underrepresented groups frequently apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications.


We encourage you to break that mold and apply. No candidate is perfect; all have a lot to offer.


We welcome your application.


Core Values


The secret to our award-winning culture is our Core Values: Team Belvedere, Me In Team, Own It, Iterative Innovation, and Passionate Discourse. We live and breathe these values every day.

Our Stance


Belvedere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a non-discriminatory employment environment for its employees. Discrimination against employees and applicants due to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, military, and veteran status is prohibited. Belvedere encourages initiatives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity to all applicants and employees. Belvedere is committed to providing a positive environment in which team members are treated with respect, dignity, and courtesy.

Our firm believes in a dynamic culture of inclusion and diversity, where people thrive on individual and organizational characteristics, values, experiences, and backgrounds.Please note that Belvedere Trading does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of Team Belvedere. No phone calls, please.

Work Schedule:

 Regular and reliable attendance during standard business hours with the ability to be on-site prior to the start of business on occasion 

Amount of Travel Required:

 None
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Life at Belvedere Trading

In March of 2002, Belvedere Trading emerged as Chicago's newest market makers, soon to join the ranks of the Windy City's elite proprietary trading firms. Armed with printouts of Excel workbooks and a team of eager minds, Belvedere established their place in the SPX pit on the floor of the Chicago Board Options Exchange. From the beginning, we began iteratively investing in our proprietary technology, first building our options model, then adapting it to work on a handheld computer, then committing to building our software systems from the ground up. Due to our ultramodern proprietary technology and risk management capabilities, Belvedere is able to quickly capitalize on inefficiencies in the marketplace. Our trading models and software systems are continually re-engineered, optimized, and maintained to stay on top of the industry. Belvedere Trading's success and rapid growth are the direct results of our market experience, commitment to our mission and values, and relentless focus on the training and development of our team members. We attract an amazing caliber of diverse people; our team is comprised of over 200 individuals and we are actively expanding year over year. Since our inception, Team Belvedere has enjoyed low turnover and high referral rates due to our distinctive working atmosphere, well defined company culture, and high levels of entrepreneurship and empowerment. Our aggressive drive for efficiency, unique trading techniques, use of cutting edge technology, and most importantly, talented people, make us confident of our continued growth and success. Belvedere Trading continually looks forward to further expansion and facing the opportunities and challenges that the evolving financial markets will bring.
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Dynamic Culture of Inclusion and Diversity2. Positive Environment for Team Members3. Non-Discriminatory Employment Environment4. Core Values: Team Belvedere, Me In Team, Own It, Iterative Innovation, Passionate Discourse5. Customizable Financial Backing Packages for Experienced Traders6. Equal Opportunity Employer7. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion8. Positive Treatment of Team Members9. Emphasis on Strategy Potential10. Belvedere's Core Values
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