Senior Software Engineer at Belvedere Trading

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Proprietary Trading, FinanceIndustries

Requirements

  • 6+ years of software development experience
  • Solid working experience in modern C++
  • Applies and holds high-quality standards for code and design

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and optimize scalable, extensible trading applications
  • Maintain, support, and troubleshoot real-time critical trading applications
  • Work with team members to ensure software meets requirements and is testable
  • Analyze and solve complex technical problems
  • Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the development process and reduce operational risk
  • Apply industry knowledge and technical skills in new and innovative ways
  • Encourage the use of best practices throughout the development process
  • Participate in code review

Skills

C++
Software Design
Code Review
Real-time Systems
Trading Applications
Scalable Systems
Software Optimization

Belvedere Trading

Proprietary trading firm specializing in options

About Belvedere Trading

Belvedere Trading is a proprietary trading firm located in Chicago that focuses on options trading in the financial markets. The firm uses its own technology and risk management strategies to identify and take advantage of market inefficiencies quickly. Belvedere continuously updates and improves its trading models and software to maintain a competitive edge. Unlike many of its competitors, Belvedere emphasizes a strong company culture that fosters entrepreneurship and empowerment among its team of over 200 members, which helps to keep employee turnover low. The firm's goal is to grow and adapt to the changing financial landscape while maximizing efficiency and leveraging its talented workforce.

Chicago, IllinoisHeadquarters
2002Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Quantitative Finance, Financial ServicesIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Medical coverage
Life Insurance
Complimentary access to a full gym in the building
Time off
Parental leave
401(k)
Continuing education
Transit benefit program
Relocation reimbursement

Risks

Increased competition from Databento may impact Belvedere's market share.
Investment in volatile sectors like cryptocurrency exposes Belvedere to financial risks.
Small-cap stock investments pose risks due to inherent volatility and price fluctuations.

Differentiation

Belvedere Trading leverages proprietary technology to capitalize on market inefficiencies.
The firm specializes in options trading with a focus on equity index and commodity derivatives.
Belvedere Trading maintains a distinctive company culture with high entrepreneurship and empowerment.

Upsides

AI-driven trading algorithms enhance Belvedere's proprietary technology for efficient trading strategies.
Quantum computing opens new avenues for risk management and trading model optimization.
Cloud-based trading platforms enable faster, scalable operations aligning with Belvedere's tech focus.

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