C Software Engineer

Job Title: C Software Engineer

Location: Downtown Chicago

Job Type: Full-time, in-office position

SG is a boutique technology company founded in 2004. We use technology and big data to solve real world financial puzzles. Our competitive advantage is a true meritocracy minimizing politics and rewarding results. The foundation of our culture is continuous improvement.

We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will collaborate with traders to transform trading ideas into algorithmic code, fine-tune current algorithms, and create new ones. This position demands excellent communication skills since the candidate will work closely with traders, interpreting their requirements and converting them into code.

Responsibilities:

Writing algorithmic code for trading programs and improving existing code

Collaborating with traders to turn trading ideas into algorithms

Testing and optimizing code structures to improve performance

Writing unit tests for all algorithms

Maintenance, retrofitting, and testing of algorithms in simulation environments

Testing for speed, bugs, and edge cases

Requirements:

Minimum 3-5 years of experience developing software on a team using version control, etc. Experience in algorithmic trading software engineering a plus

1 year of experience in a professional trading environment

Strong communication skills, as this role requires collaboration with traders to make ideas reality

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field or equivalent experience

Significant experience in C, C, Rust, or assembly language

What we offer:

Work-Life Balance - no excessive overtime

Competitive market-based pay with results based rewards

Solid benefit package including 401(k), medical, dental, vision, and more

Generous time off including holidays and vacation

Education Reimbursement

Freedom to solve technical challenges

Fully stocked break room, weekly lunches, volunteer opportunities, and more!