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At Belvedere, we cultivate the best of trading by creating cutting-edge technology and forging unique paths in culture.
The Role
Design, develop, and optimize high-performance trading applications, maintain real-time systems, and analyze complex technical problems. Collaborate with teams and ensure software quality standards.
Summary Generated by Built In
Belvedere Trading is a leading proprietary trading firm proudly headquartered in downtown Chicago. Our traders work hard to provide liquidity to the market through their market-making activities and are the masters of a diverse set of commodities, interest rates, exchange-traded funds (ETF), and equity index options. From the beginning, we began iteratively investing in our proprietary technology and committing to building our systems from the ground up. Our trading models and software systems are continually re-engineered, optimized, and maintained to stay on top of the industry. This wouldn’t be possible without the dedicated efforts of our technology teams who utilize and perfect our innovative technology solutions.
High-performance proprietary development is the source of our success and competitive advantage at Belvedere, further fueling our passion for performance. We are a team driven by intellectual curiosity, seeking answers that will change not only how we trade in this technological age, but also the future landscape of the trading industry. We place a high premium on defining, developing, and deploying high-performance trading software using a team-based, holistic development approach. We look for passionate team members that excel and their contribution is critical to our continued success.
Our team is looking for Software Engineers with experience building high-performance trading systems. As a Software Engineer, you will help establish technical standards and be a significant contributor to the technical architecture and engineering practices of our teams. You will have the opportunity to work and collaborate with Belvedere Quants and Software Engineers to tackle challenges in programming, technology, mathematics, and finance by building high-quality, performant, architecturally sound systems that are aligned with our business goals. We are looking for individuals who will be able to solve difficult technical problems in a fast-paced and energetic environment.
What You'll Do
- Design, develop, and optimize scalable, extensible trading applications, and deploy successful enterprise-level applications that can be leveraged across a variety of asset classes
- Maintain, support and troubleshoot real-time critical trading applications
- Work with team members to ensure that our software meets requirements and is testable
- Analyze and solve complex technical problems
- Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our development process and reduce operational risk
- Apply industry knowledge and technical skills in new and innovative ways
- Encourage the use of best practices throughout the development process
- Participate in code review
What You'll Need
- 6+ years of software development experience
- Solid working experience in modern C++
- Applies and holds high-quality standard for code and design
- Experience building high performance, highly available, and scalable systems
- Well versed in all areas of delivering technical solutions
- Shows ownership through entrepreneurial spirit
- Ability to take full ownership (design, implement, test, deploy, maintain, iterate) of projects
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Show ownership through entrepreneurial spirit
- Willingness to coach junior engineers in addition to teaching and learning from peers
Nice to Have
- Experience with financial market concepts, including options trading and engineering
Women and underrepresented groups frequently apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications.
We encourage you to break that mold and apply. No candidate is perfect; all have a lot to offer.
We welcome your application.
Core Values
The secret to our award-winning culture is our Core Values: Team Belvedere, Me In Team, Own It, Build Rockets, and Passionate Discourse. We live and breathe these values every day.
Compliance
For our trading positions and certain engineering roles, the SIE and Series 57 licenses are required; Belvedere Trading will provide comprehensive study materials and allocate dedicated time during the onboarding process to ensure your success in obtaining these certifications.
Our Stance
Belvedere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a non-discriminatory employment environment for its employees. Discrimination against employees and applicants due to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, military, and veteran status is prohibited. Belvedere encourages initiatives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity to all applicants and employees. Belvedere is committed to providing a positive environment in which team members are treated with respect, dignity, and courtesy. Our firm believes in a dynamic culture of inclusion and diversity, where people thrive on individual and organizational characteristics, values, experiences, and backgrounds.
Please note that Belvedere Trading does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of Team Belvedere. No phone calls, please.
Any questions regarding the virtual recruiting process, please reach out to [email protected].
Work Schedule: Regular and reliable attendance during standard business hours with the ability to be on-site prior to the start of business on occasion
Amount of Travel Required: None
Skills Required
- 6+ years of software development experience
- Solid working experience in modern C++
- Experience building high performance, highly available, and scalable systems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
What the Team is Saying
Sophia
TSSA
Chris
Trade Operations Lead
Lisha
Risk Analyst
Jordan
Combine Development Coach, Boulder Office
Collin
Technology Lead
Belvedere Trading Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside life and long‑term disability are presented as standard from day one, with interns also receiving medical coverage. Feedback suggests this breadth aligns with a comprehensive healthcare offering for a prop‑trading/fintech employer.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Language highlights generous or unlimited PTO, paid sick days and holidays, volunteer time, and a tenure‑linked sabbatical option. Feedback suggests employees can leverage meaningful time away supported by formal policies.
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Parental & Family Support — Offerings include parental leave, fertility benefits, a return‑to‑work program, an onsite Mother’s Room, and family medical leave. These programs point to tangible support for caregivers and growing families.
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The Company
What We Do
In March of 2002, Belvedere Trading emerged as Chicago’s newest market maker, soon to join the ranks of the Windy City’s elite proprietary trading firms. Armed with printouts of Excel workbooks and a team of eager minds, Belvedere established their place in the SPX pit on the floor of the Chicago Board Options Exchange. From the beginning, we have iteratively invested in our proprietary technology and made a commitment to building our software systems from the ground up. Due to our ultramodern proprietary technology and risk management capabilities, Belvedere is able to quickly capitalize on inefficiencies in the marketplace. Our trading models and software systems are continually re-engineered, optimized, and maintained to stay on top of the industry. Building and nurturing a strong culture is one of Belvedere’s highest priorities, and we are always looking for the best and brightest talent to help us in our continued success.
Why Work With Us
At Belvedere, our differences are what allow us to compete and succeed at the highest level. Our Culture Committee and Women’s Initiative elevate the voices of our teammates to further promote an inclusive workplace. It is our priority to foster a sense of community and belonging for each team member while supporting individual development.
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Belvedere Trading Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Typical time on-site:
Flexible
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