Software Engineer

About the Role

Belvedere Trading is a leading proprietary trading firm headquartered in downtown Chicago. Our Software Engineers develop low latency, high-performance, proprietary trading systems. This role is for graduating seniors with a graduation date of December 2026 or May/June 2027. The Belvedere Trading University (BTU) program will provide necessary training in finance and trading fundamentals.

Key Responsibilities

• Enhance the proprietary trading software platform and deliver software solutions to drive business needs.
• Design, implement, and debug complex low latency trading applications.
• Create efficient and extendable applications by balancing optimization and readability.
• Partner with team members to ensure software meets requirements, follows Belvedere's coding standards, integrates into the architecture, and has proper automated testing.
• Communicate with project managers and team leadership to develop work strategies.
• Work in a collaborative team environment that encourages constant learning and innovation.
• Participate in the in-house learning and development curriculum (BTU) to gain knowledge about trading fundamentals and proprietary trading systems.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Experience with all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle.
• Object-oriented programming language such as C++, C#, or Java.
• Ability to optimize and design low latency software.
• Strong Communication skills.
• AI Fluency: Effectively use AI tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness while maintaining independent judgment and critical thinking.
• Ability to live in or relocate to Chicago.

Qualifications

• Graduation date of December 2026 or May/June 2027.
• A passion for technology and a demonstrated interest in financial markets.
• High performer.
• Problem solver.
• Innovative.
• Thrives in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.
• Intellectual curiosity and passion for continuous learning.

Extra credit: Experience with hardware optimization and/or the financial industry.

Compensation

• $140,000 - $140,000 a year.
• Eligible for discretionary bonuses.

Licensing

• For certain engineering roles, the SIE and Series 57 licenses are required. Belvedere Trading will provide study materials and dedicated time for obtaining these certifications.