Wolverine Trading

Technology that drives trading.

Chicago , IL

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Senior C++ Software Engineer at Wolverine Trading

Wolverine Trading

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Wolverine is seeking passionate C++ programmers who are not satisfied with solutions that are good enough and who have a drive to push the envelope of what is technically possible. Our ideal candidate excels at both collaborating with technical and business subject matter experts to identify and implement new trading strategies, while also debugging and fixing mission critical problems. This is a hands-on position spanning the entire development stack of our bleeding edge ultra-low latency trading systems from idea generation all the way to support. If you are excited about finance, have a passion for technology, and a drive to learn, then we want to talk to you!
What You'll Do

Perform full life cycle development and deployment of C++ applications and libraries for exchange gateways, trading strategy execution, risk management and trade reporting
Develop systems to maintain, analyze and improve performance, integrity and reliability of existing applications
Investigate and fix problems with production systems in real-time
Construct experiments and analyze data to identify ways to improve technical performance and new trading opportunities, ensuring that results are valid and reproducible
Collaborate with technical and business peers to develop new trading strategies and systems
Communicate technical knowledge to both technical and non-technical audiences

Skills You'll Need

Top-notch C/C++ coding skills, with a solid foundation in data structures
Excitement for software engineering
Dedication to testing
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Passion for writing clean high quality code
Desire to active participate in the code review process as a reviewer and reviewee
Willingness to collaborate and learn from other team members
Ability to take ownership over projects and be self-directed on what needs to happen next
Strong communication skills with both engineers and people without a technical background
Experience with SQL database, mutli-thread programming, STL & Boost
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or equivalent.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Where we are

Chicago's Financial District: we are within walking distance to all of the exchanges and conveniently located for commuting from all over Chicagoland

Technology we use

Engineering

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- C#Languages
- C++Languages
- JavaLanguages
- PythonLanguages
- RLanguages
- SqlLanguages
- STLLibraries
- BoostLibraries
- HadoopFrameworks
- Microsoft SQL ServerDatabases
- SQLiteDatabases

Neel Patel

Equities Options Trader & Manager, Summer Trading Internship Program

LEVERAGE OPPORTUNITY

Prosper alongside development-minded colleagues

In 2008, Patel was getting his feet wet as an intern. More than a decade later, the seasoned team member now trades at the equities desk, with stints on a handful of other teams along the way. Central to his growth has been a workforce that rewards the desire to improve and grow, put into practice via a formal education department and mentor program. “One of the founding tenets of Wolverine has been education,” Patel said.

The traders and managers who took the time to show me their role in the firm helped me develop into a well-rounded and effective trader down the road.

Ellie Kenny

Database Engineer

ENGINEER WHAT’S NEXT

Utilize tech to bolster operations

As a database engineer, Kenny helps steer data efforts across the company. Recently, to redesign the structures and processes involved with archiving a large amount of data, she leveraged SQL to overhaul tables to decrease downtime during the archive process. “A portion of my project was written to be flexible enough to be used in different business areas. In this way, we have also planned for future internal projects."

Wolverine is proactive in using technology to plan and prepare for changes in the marketplace.

Aaron Kreke

Head Chef

WHIP UP SUCCESS

Find a home for indulging creative passions

Trading might be the pulse of the firm, but thanks to this 19-year-company veteran and his team, the kitchen gives it heart. Remote work hasn’t diluted the culinary culture, as Kreke and co. have posted recipes to the company website, like brisket chili and chicken shawarma, as they continue to develop their craft. “Hopefully, this time away will spark everyone’s creativity to come up with new ideas when we return,” he said.

The kitchen is ingrained into the culture here. It’s a space to grab a cup of coffee. A place where new employees are introduced to co-workers. Or, for some, a place to take a load off their mind.

What are Wolverine Trading Perks + Benefits

Wolverine Trading Benefits Overview

It's not about the clothes... it's about the person in them. At Wolverine, we've created a strong, collaborative environment with exceptional growth opportunities. Whether your interest is trading, technology, or operations, motivated and innovative individuals can find many pathways to success. Our flat organizational structure promotes teamwork across the Firm and offers easy access to senior staff (don't worry, they won't be wearing a suit either).

While we work exceptionally well as a team in the office, our bonds are further strengthened through company events and activities. Volleyball, soccer, hockey, 5K runs, picnic, parties, and trivia nights provide friendly competition and build better relationships. By getting out of our usual environment and doing out-of-the-ordinary things together, we foster creativity and broaden our imaginations to accomplish new challenges.

Culture

Volunteer in local community

Partners with Nonprofits

Friends outside of work

Eat lunch together

Intracompany committees

Daily sync

Open door policy

Team owned deliverables

Team based strategic planning

Group brainstorming sessions

Pair programming

Open office floor plan

Diversity

Highly diverse management team

Unconscious bias training

Mean gender pay gap below 10%

Diversity Employee Resource Groups

Hiring Practices that Promote Diversity

Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits

Disability Insurance

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Health Insurance Benefits

Life Insurance

Wellness Programs

Onsite Gym

Mental Health Benefits

Retirement & Stock Options Benefits

401(K)

401(K) Matching

Performance Bonus

Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits

Generous Parental Leave

Remote Work Program

Family Medical Leave

Restricted work hours

Company sponsored family events

Vacation & Time Off Benefits

Generous PTO

Paid Volunteer Time

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Days

Perks & Discounts

Casual Dress

Company Outings

Wolverine hosts one firmwide outing every month as well as many more throughout the year

Free Daily Meals

Stocked Kitchen

Happy Hours

Recreational Clubs

Relocation Assistance

Fitness Subsidies

Professional Development Benefits

Job Training & Conferences

Many educational classes are offered in-house by our Education team, we also take advantage of various seminars and conferences throughout the year

Diversity Program

Lunch and learns

Cross functional training encouraged

Promote from within

Mentorship program

Time allotted for learning

Paid industry certifications

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An Insider's view of Wolverine Trading

How would you describe the company’s work-life balance?

Wolverines know how to work hard and play hard! Work-life balance is a core component of our culture. We believe you cannot be truly satisfied at work if you do not make time for yourself. By 5pm our office is mostly empty and you will not see the lights on over the weekend. Our generous vacation package allows us time to unwind or go explore!

Sarah Mueller

Recruiting Manager

What does your typical day look like?

At Wolverine, we are on the cutting edge of big data technology and low latency trading. My day-to-day work involves optimizing system speed to the nanosecond while training statistical models on data sets that grow by billions of rows per day. We are always following the data that indicates the largest impact, so no two days are ever the same.

Abigail LaPier

Quantitative Analyst

How does the company support your career growth?

I started at Wolverine fresh out of college. What I discovered was a technology driven culture that encouraged me to explore. Wolverine has opened doors to places I didn’t even know existed. And no one stands in the way of a good idea.

Jordan Pezen

Software Engineer

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