Full-Time

Senior C++ Software Engineer

Posted on 10/31/2025

Belvedere Trading

Belvedere Trading

201-500 employees

Proprietary options trading using advanced tech

Compensation Overview

$175k - $250k/yr

Chicago, IL, USA

Hybrid

On-site presence required occasionally; hybrid role with standard business hours.

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Python
Data Structures & Algorithms
C/C++
Requirements
  • 5+ years of Experience with C++ programming and Python scripting languages
  • A strong understanding of object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithms
  • Experience in high performance, multi-threaded, network-programming
  • Demonstrated success in delivering automated trading systems is a plus
  • Ability to take full ownership (design, implement, test, deploy, maintain) of projects
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Possess an entrepreneurial spirit
  • Willingness to coach junior engineers in addition to teaching and learning from peers
Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and optimize scalable, extensible trading applications, and deploy successful enterprise-level applications that can be leveraged across a variety of asset classes
  • Work alongside traders to develop and deliver scalable and highly available software systems
  • Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our development process and reduce operational risk
  • Maintain, support, and troubleshoot critical trading applications
  • Deliver quality systems through automated testing and peer code review
  • Apply industry knowledge and technical skills in new and innovative ways
  • Encourage the use of best practices throughout the development process
Desired Qualifications
  • A degree in computer science or any related engineering discipline
  • Experience with financial market concepts, including options trading and engineering

Belvedere Trading is a proprietary trading firm in Chicago that focuses on options trading. It uses its own technology and risk management capabilities to quickly capitalize on market inefficiencies, continuously re-engineering and maintaining its trading models and software to stay ahead. The company supports a team of over 200 people and emphasizes a distinct culture, entrepreneurship, and employee development, which contributes to low turnover and strong referrals. Its competitive edge comes from combining advanced technology, disciplined risk controls, and ongoing model optimization to operate efficiently in fast-moving financial markets. The firm aims to grow through expanding its talent, technology, and market reach while tackling evolving opportunities and challenges in the markets.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2002

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What believers are saying

  • Offices in Chicago, Boulder, New York, and Singapore enable global expansion.
  • Ranked #12 Best Midsize Places to Work in U.S. 2023 boosts talent retention.
  • Agile methodology deploys software updates in weeks using multiple languages.

What critics are saying

  • SEC and CFTC rules target high-frequency trading ratios since 2024.
  • Citadel and Jane Street poach senior quants with 2025 departures.
  • Leveraged positions trigger margin calls in commodity derivatives flash crashes.

What makes Belvedere Trading unique

  • Proprietary technology exploits equity index and commodity derivatives inefficiencies.
  • Belvedere Trading University delivers advanced C#/C++/Python trading courses.
  • Full immersion trainee program rotates across equity and commodities desks.

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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

Company News

ETF Daily News
Jun 9th, 2025
Parallel Advisors LLC Has $53,000 Position in Granite Ridge Resources, Inc. (NYSE:GRNT)

Belvedere Trading LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Granite Ridge Resources in the fourth quarter valued at about $75,000.

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Nov 6th, 2024
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Databento, developer of a colocation platform designed to provide simpler and faster historical data to receive market data, raised $10 million of Series A1 venture funding from Clear Street, Lightscape Partners and Belvedere Trading.

Global Fintech Series
Oct 30th, 2024
Databento Closes $10 Million in Additional Funding to Drive Global Expansion

Databento, one of the fastest-growing companies in the financial data industry, today announced the successful close of $10 million in additional funding, increasing its total Series A round to $30 million. This caps off an extraordinary year that saw a 985% surge in revenue and over 7,000 new customers.

MarketBeat
Feb 5th, 2024
GABELLI & Co INVESTMENT ADVISERS INC. Takes $594,000 Position in Sequans Communications S.A. (NYSE:SQNS)

Belvedere Trading LLC purchased a new stake in Sequans Communications in the 2nd quarter worth about $51,000.

ETF Daily News
Jan 18th, 2024
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Belvedere Trading LLC purchased a new stake in Independence Contract Drilling in the fourth quarter valued at $38,000.

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