Software Engineer
About the job
- Experience coding in an object-oriented language such as C#, Java, or C++.
- Experience with data analytics tools such as SQL, Pandas, Jupyter, or similar tools.
- Knowledge of mathematics and statistics, including probability theory, stochastic calculus, numerical methods, and linear algebra.
- Ability to communicate quantitative concepts and design decisions to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work in an organized, self-directed, and dependable manner.
- Engage in full-cycle development of custom-built options valuation and risk management systems.
- Communicate with traders, risk managers, and quantitative analysts to identify issues and develop improvements to pricing and risk systems.
- Gather requirements, design solutions, iterate on implementations with peers and business advisors, participate in code reviews, and deliver products in a timely manner.
- Troubleshoot and solve complex problems escalated by trading and support staff.
- Provide insights on and help prioritize tasks to optimize, modernize, and improve the accuracy, performance, and scalability of systems.
- Document mathematical specifications, model assumptions, software requirements, and test cases.
About the company
Wolverine Trading is a Chicago-based financial firm with three main activities: proprietary trading (market making and valuation arbitrage), asset management, and execution services for large institutional trades. In proprietary trading, it provides liquidity and seeks price differences across global markets using market making and arbitrage strategies. Wolverine Asset Management runs investment funds for clients to grow assets through diverse strategies, while Wolverine Execution Services handles efficient, best-price execution of client orders. It earns revenue from trading profits, management fees, and execution commissions, differentiating itself through its combination of market expertise and technology to serve institutional investors and hedge funds with integrated solutions; its goal is steady, reliable liquidity and disciplined investment management.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
1994
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Built In Chicago posted Data Scientist and trader roles on September 5, 2026.
- Wolverine Trading posted Chicago hiring for Electronic Options Trader on June 19, 2026.
- SE C filings show active broker-dealer operations, with the latest FOCUS report filed March 2, 2026.
What critics are saying
- Nasdaq quoting-rule changes on September 1, 2026 raise compliance complexity and monitoring costs.
- Built In Chicago listed fresh openings on September 5, 2026, signaling ongoing talent pressure.
- A bad volatility event can blow through models, trigger losses, and force exchange suspensions.
What makes Wolverine Trading unique
- Since 1994, Chicago-based Wolverine specialized in listed options market making.
- Wolverine quotes across 2,500 securities and derivatives, backed by 100 million daily messages.
- Trading, engineering, and risk sit together, supporting rapid model-to-production deployment.
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Benefits
- Highly competitive salary bonus
- Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling
- 100% coverage of medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits for single coverage
- Generous Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement Plans: 401K and Roth 401K
- Profit sharing plan
- Long and short-term disability