Full-Time
C++ Software Engineer
Posted on 4/30/2025
Belvedere Trading
201-500 employees
Proprietary trading firm specializing in options
No salary listed
Junior
Chicago, IL, USA
Hybrid work model; specific in-office days not mentioned.
- Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science
- 24 months’ experience in a role requiring use of C++11 and Python
- 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/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.
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 continually 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 achieve ongoing growth and success by leveraging advanced technology and skilled personnel to navigate the changing landscape of financial markets.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
2002
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- AI-driven trading algorithms enhance Belvedere's focus on market inefficiencies.
- Quantum computing offers new opportunities for enhancing proprietary technology.
- 5G technology improves data transmission speeds, benefiting high-frequency trading operations.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition from Databento could impact Belvedere's market share.
- Investments in high-risk stocks may lead to significant financial losses.
- Participation in volatile crypto markets could expose Belvedere to heightened financial risk.
What makes Belvedere Trading unique
- 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 levels of entrepreneurship and empowerment.
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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
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.
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.
Belvedere Trading LLC purchased a new stake in Sequans Communications in the 2nd quarter worth about $51,000.
Belvedere Trading LLC purchased a new stake in Independence Contract Drilling in the fourth quarter valued at $38,000.
Belvedere Trading LLC makes new investment in Diversified Healthcare Trust (NASDAQ:DHC).