Full-Time

Senior Trade Support Engineer

Chicago Trading Company

Chicago Trading Company

501-1,000 employees

Proprietary trading using quantitative strategies

Compensation Overview

$200k - $225k/yr

+ Discretionary Bonus

Chicago, IL, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid workplace model; in‑office requirements may vary by business needs.

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure (1)
Required Skills
Bash
Python
SQL
Linux/Unix
Snowflake
Requirements
  • Advanced knowledge of Linux; strong troubleshooting experience via command line interface.
  • Experience working within the options space and familiar with one core market CME-Cboe.
  • Proficient in Python and Bash scripting for automation.
  • Experience querying databases (SQL, Snowflake).
  • Prior experience supporting trading systems in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills; comfortable working with technical and non-technical teams.
  • Detail-oriented with a proactive, ownership-driven approach to incident management and process improvement.
Responsibilities
  • Troubleshoot and resolve live trading system issues, minimizing downtime during outages and communicating status updates to stakeholders.
  • Monitor real-time production environments, respond to anomalies, and escalate as needed.
  • Automate workflows and manual processes using Linux, Python, and Bash to improve operational efficiency.
  • Collaborate directly with traders and developers to relay critical system and software issues, and assist with patching and recovery.
  • Contribute to process improvements, documentation, and knowledge-sharing materials (runbooks, FAQs, retrospectives).
  • Own incident response, follow up on lessons learned, and drive continuous improvement of support operations.
Chicago Trading Company

Chicago Trading Company

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CTC trades its own capital in stocks, options, and futures for institutional clients. A team of traders, quants, technologists, and operations staff uses algorithms and data analysis to identify trading opportunities and execute trades. Profits come from timely pricing, risk management, and efficient execution, financed by its own balance sheet. The firm differentiates itself with internal capital generation, a collaborative culture, and offices in Chicago, Boulder, London, and New York to access global markets, aiming for steady profits by refining quantitative methods.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$300M

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

1995

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What believers are saying

  • Hired Citi's Ben Miller as EMEA ETF sales head to grow institutional clients.
  • Jonathan Grodnick became CEO January 2023 after leading index options trading.
  • $4.3 million Chicago expansion at 425 S Financial Pl starts April 2024.

What critics are saying

  • Data breach triggers Turke & Strauss lawsuits and SEC fines within 3-6 months.
  • Hudson River Trading poaches quants, slowing CTC strategy innovation in 12-18 months.
  • Wolverine Trading captures commodities share with faster execution in 18-24 months.

What makes Chicago Trading Company unique

  • Proprietary trading in equities, interest rates, and commodities derivatives since 1995.
  • Team of traders, quants, and technologists collaborates on algorithmic strategies.
  • Global offices in Chicago, Boulder, London, and New York access diverse markets.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Parental Leave

Wellness Program

Flexible Work Hours

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