Associate Engineer - 2027 Start

The role

Software engineers will design, code, and test sophisticated trading tools and risk applications. This role involves working on distributed real-time systems and includes exposure to trading through a combined curriculum and desk shadowing.

What you will do

• Design, code, and test sophisticated trading tools and risk applications
• Work on distributed real-time systems
• Participate in a combined trading and technology curriculum including a shadow on a trading desk

Required qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a similar technical field
• Java, C++, or Python experience
• Strong foundation in an object oriented programming language gained through coursework or internships
• Graduate between December 2026-June 2027
• Demonstrated record of success (academics, awards, etc.)
• Willing to relocate to Chicago, IL or New York, NY
• Apply understanding of data structures, algorithms, and multi-threading concepts to real-world problems
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas both written and verbally

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Free breakfast and lunch
• Healthy snacks
• Fitness center membership

Before you apply

• You are allowed to submit one application per position during the recruiting cycle
• The Chicago and New York job posts are the same job; do not apply to both

About the company

Chicago Trading Company (CTC) is a proprietary trading firm specializing in options market making. It has provided liquidity across derivatives exchanges worldwide for over three decades.