Java Software Engineer; Trading Infrastructure

Java Software Engineer (Trading Infrastructure)

We’re partnered with a leading high-frequency trading firm looking for a Java Software Engineer to join their core engineering team in Chicago.

You’ll collaborate with Research, Systems, and Operations groups to design and maintain the software infrastructure that underpins large-scale, automated trading and research systems.

This is a high-impact engineering role, offering the chance to work on mission‑critical systems at scale while collaborating with some of the brightest minds in the industry.

$/yr - $/yr

$400k-800k depending on seniority and performance

• Enhance and expand core research and trading infrastructure.
• Design and implement distributed storage and compute systems with demanding performance and reliability requirements.
• Improve network communications for ultra‑low‑latency systems.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks across software, open‑source libraries, and operating systems.
• Research and integrate new technologies to drive stability, scalability, and speed.

• Strong foundation in software engineering principles.
• Proven expertise in Java (writing, refactoring, and debugging complex systems).
• Solid understanding of distributed systems.
• Experience with Linux; familiarity with C++ is a plus.
• Ideally good knowledge of networking and storage systems.
• A problem‑solver with a hands‑on mindset and ability to work both independently and in collaborative teams.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Financial Services, Software Development, and Capital Markets

Chicago, IL