Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$175k–$225k/yr
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Skills: C++, Python, Linux, AI-assisted development, Financial Trading Systems
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$101k–$124k/yr
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Chicago, Illinois, United States · Remote OK
$125k–$146k/yr
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Naperville, Illinois, United States · Remote OK
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Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
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Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
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Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$136k–$190k/yr
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Skills: IT Infrastructure, Software Development, Cloud-Native Architectures, Containerization, Observability
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$117k–$175k/yr
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Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$150k–$168k/yr
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Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
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San Francisco, California, United States · Hybrid
$124k–$144k/yr
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Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$150k–$200k/yr
Virtu is a leading financial firm that leverages cutting edge technology to deliver liquidity to the global markets and innovative, transparent trading solutions to our clients. As a market maker, Virtu provides deep liq…
Skills: Quantitative Problem Solving, Mathematical Aptitude, Python, SQL, Java
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$68k–$110k/yr
We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas or take over sponsorship at this time. About the Role: At Enova we listen to our cust…
Skills: Java, Python, Go, TypeScript, React
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$73k–$117k/yr
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Skills: SaaS Sales, Cloud Sales, Consultative Selling, Account Management, Salesforce
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
Company Description Location: Chicago, IL (2x onsite per week); must be in US at time of application R26_0016524 #LI-Hybrid **This role offers a sales incentive bonus opportunity in addition to the base salary Job Descri…
Skills: Lead Qualification, Outbound Prospecting, CRM Management, Cold Outreach, Sales Pitching
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$50k–$63k/yr
Company Description Location: Chicago, IL (2x onsite per week); must be in US at time of application R26_0016524 #LI-Hybrid **This role offers a sales incentive bonus opportunity in addition to the base salary Job Descri…
Skills: Lead Qualification, Outbound Prospecting, Cold Outreach, CRM Management, Sales Pitching
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
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Skills: Lead Qualification, Outbound Prospecting, Cold Outreach, CRM Management, Sales Pitching
Oak Brook, Illinois, United States · Remote OK
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Skills: Salesforce Architecture, Apex, Visual Force, Lightning, Java
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$130k–$145k/yr
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Itasca, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$250k–$275k/yr
Company Description IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 8000+ employees on all continents. Our leading AI technology is the backbone of our award-winning enterprise software solutions, enabling our customers to …
Skills: Strategic Architecture, Net New Revenue Growth, GTM Motion Frameworks, Pipeline Governance, Enterprise B2B Software Sales
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Build and maintain high-performance options trading platform components across a multi-technology codebase. Collaborate with clients, market makers, and exchanges to translate technical needs into working systems while implementing AI-assisted development standards.
Requires 5+ years of professional software development experience with strong proficiency in C++ and Python on Linux. Candidates must have experience with latency-sensitive systems and a demonstrated ability to use AI-assisted development tools like Claude Code.
Role: Senior Developer
Company: Optimal Market Technologies, LLC
Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)
Compensation: $175,000 - $225,000 base salary, plus discretionary bonus
We are seeking a Senior Developer to build and own significant parts of our high-performance options trading platform. This is a hands-on role across our multi-technology codebase. You will also work directly with clients, market makers, exchanges, and brokers to understand their needs and turn them into working systems.
We expect strong, fluent use of AI-assisted development tools, ideally Claude Code, as a core part of how you work. You can help raise the team's standard in this area.
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You will own real systems and real client relationships from early on, on a small team where your work ships and matters. You will work with a Principal Engineer driving the platform's architecture forward, and you will have room to grow your scope as the firm grows.
The Future of Clearing is RQD
RQD* Clearing is a technology-driven clearing, custody, and execution firm built for modern market participants. Supporting U.S. equities, options, and ETFs, RQD* delivers real-time infrastructure, API-first connectivity, and a more efficient implementation experience designed to scale with clients as they grow. Built from the ground up for today’s operating environment, RQD* supports Clients to modernize their clearing and custody operations without legacy constraints.
Offices: 1 World Trade Center, Suite 47M, New York, NY 10007, US
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