CBRE · 5 months ago
Senior Software Engineer (C++) – Realtime (Flexible Hybrid in Overland Park, KS & Chicago, IL)
Cboe is a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, dedicated to building trusted markets powered by their people. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer (C++) to design and implement components for their low-latency, high-throughput trading platform, focusing on reliability and performance optimization.
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Responsibilities
Design and implement components for the Cboe Titanium software platform, a low-latency, high-throughput exchange platform that powers global Options, Equities, and Futures trading
Develop core components in key systems such as order handling, market data, and risk management
Build reusable internal libraries and tools that accelerate development across the entire exchange platform
Collaborate with a team of engineers to design extreme fault tolerance, including failover and recovery capabilities with no loss of data
Perform hands-on performance profiling, tuning, and benchmarking to ensure nanosecond-level performance across the entire platform
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience with C++
Strong knowledge of C++ 11 or newer
5+ years of experience with Linux or UNIX-like operating systems
Strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms
Knowledge of at least one scripting language
Self-directed, self-motivated
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
Experience with Hadoop and/or SQL desirable
Knowledge of network programming fundamentals preferred
Experience working on low-latency trading systems or other real-time platforms
Experience working in financial markets and knowledge of various order entry or market data protocols
Hands on experience with C++20 or newer
Working knowledge of Boost software libraries
Working knowledge of Python
Benefits
Fair and competitive salary and incentive compensation packages with an upside for overachievement
Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick days and annual community service days
Flexible, hybrid work environment
Health, dental and vision benefits, including access to telemedicine and mental health services
2:1 401(k) match, up to 8% match immediately upon hire
Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tax Savings Accounts for health, dependent and transportation
Employee referral bonus program
Volunteer opportunities to help you give back to your communities
Complimentary lunch, snacks and coffee in any Cboe office
Paid Tuition assistance and education opportunities
Generous charitable giving company match
Paid parental leave and fertility benefits
On-site gyms and discounts to other fitness centers
Company
CBRE
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Funding
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