Software Engineer - Entry Level 2027
Belvedere Trading · Chicago, Illinois ·
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Category
- Software engineering
- Visa sponsorship
- Yes
Build and optimize low-latency trading systems in C++/Java, collaborating with traders to enhance proprietary software used daily in financial markets.
At Belvedere Trading, our pragmatic Software Engineers develop our low latency, high-performance, proprietary trading systems. They participate in all aspects of our software development lifecycle, from design to testing to deployment, and have both a love of technology and a demonstrated interest in the financial markets. We are looking for graduating seniors who fit this bill.
Don’t know a lot about finance or trading? No sweat. Belvedere Trading University (BTU) program will teach you everything you need to know once you join the team.
What our Software Engineers do
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Strong development – enhance the proprietary trading software platform that our traders use every day and deliver software solutions to drive business needs
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Design, implement, and debug complex low latency trading applications
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Efficient programming – Balance optimization and readability to create efficient and extendable applications
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Partner with team members to ensure that our software meets requirements and follows Belvedere's coding standards, which ensures that it fits into our architecture and has proper automated testing
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Communicate with project managers and team leadership to develop work strategies
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Collaborate – Work in a collaborative team environment which encourages constant learning and innovation from all levels of the company to build the future of technology and finance
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BTU – Participate in our in-house learning and development curriculum via peer-led lectures to obtain knowledge about the fundamentals of trading and our proprietary trading systems
Key qualities in great candidates
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High performer – Experience with all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle, preferably with an object-oriented programming language such as C++, C#, or Java
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Problem solver – Understanding when to use the right tool for the job
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Innovative – Ability to optimize and design low latency software
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Ownership – Thrive in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment
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Intellectual curiosity and passion – Desire to continuously learn in a team environment and solve challenging problems
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Strong Communication – Effectively communicate project updates to teammates and product managers
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AI Fluency – Effectively use AI tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness while maintaining independent judgement and critical thinking
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Ability to live in or relocate to Chicago. Applicants for this position will be considered for the Chicago location only
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Graduation date of December 2026 or May/June 2027
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Extra credit: Experience with hardware optimization and/or the financial industry!