Wolverine Trading

  • 100 - 500 employees

Entry-Level C++ Software Engineer (Start ASAP)

Location details

On-site

  • United States

    United States

    • Illinois

      Chicago

Location

Chicago

Closing in 12 days

Opportunity details

  • Opportunity typeGraduate Job or Program
  • SalaryUSD 80,000 - 120,000 / Year
  • Application open dateApply by 13 Feb 2026
  • Start dateStart date ASAP

Join Wolverine Trading as an Entry-Level C++ Software Engineer to develop high-performance trading technology in a collaborative, on-site Chicago environment.

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

  • Contribute to the design, development, and testing of C++ applications that drive trading platforms
  • Collaborate with traders and senior engineers to understand requirements and translate them into efficient technical solutions
  • Assist in monitoring, profiling, and troubleshooting applications to improve reliability and stability
  • Gain exposure to the full lifecycle of trading system development, from idea to production support

About You

The company is looking for:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
  • Strong knowledge of C++ and object-oriented design; familiarity with modern C++ (C++17/20) is a plus
  • Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and problem-solving fundamentals
  • Interest in multi-threaded programming, performance tuning, and real-time systems
  • Curiosity about financial markets and a desire to learn how technology drives trading
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
  • A passion for tackling complex technical challenges and continuously improving

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary range: $80,000 - $120,000 per year, contingent on experience
  • Annual discretionary bonus included in total compensation

Training & Development

From day one, you’ll benefit from direct mentorship, clear growth paths, and hands-on exposure to the trading floor, enabling rapid development of technical and industry expertise.

Career Progression

Wolverine Trading values long-term focus, innovation, and delivering lasting impact, offering a culture that supports pushing boundaries and continuous improvement over prior trading experience.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

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United States
US CitizenUS Permanent Resident

Qualifications & other requirements

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Degree or Certificate
Qualification level
Qualification level
Bachelor or higher
Study field
Study field (any)
IT & Computer Science
  • Computer Science
  • Software Engineering

Hiring criteria

  • Experience requirementNo experience required
  • Working rights
    US Citizen
  • Study fields
    IT & Computer Science
  • Degree typesBachelor or higher
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About the employer

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Wolverine Trading

Number of employees

100 - 500 employees

Industries

Trading

Wolverine Trading is a proprietary trading firm specializing in market-making and algorithmic trading.