We seek an experienced Team Lead to guide the team responsible for developing the logic that controls the market activity of our execution systems.
In this role, you will work closely with quantitative researchers, traders, and engineers to design, build, and evolve high‑performance, mission‑critical components of our automated options trading stack.
Our systems are primarily C++, with supporting Python components. You should be comfortable working across this technology stack and within a fast‑paced environment that leverages automated daily releases, rigorous code reviews, and strong testing and validation practices.
Belvedere Trading is looking for a self‑starter with a successful track record as both an individual contributor and a team leader. Team Leads at Belvedere take ownership of their team's direction, invest deeply in their own technical growth, and help elevate the engineers around them.
What You'll Do:
Drive consistent improvements to trade selection, system performance, and overall architecture.
Set and execute on a high‑impact technical roadmap aligned with trading needs, research priorities, and firm strategy.
Prioritize and deliver production‑ready features while identifying and reducing technical debt affecting latency, stability, and model correctness.
Own and maintain high standards for code quality, low‑latency performance, testability, and system reliability.
Provide strong people leadership through coaching, mentorship, and proactive unblocking to sustain execution velocity and grow team capability.
Mentor engineers to deepen expertise in low‑latency design, C++, and options trading concepts.
Contribute hands‑on with targeted features, optimizations, bug fixes, and data analysis to validate behavior and resolve production issues.
Incorporate feedback from traders, quants, and partner engineering teams, and clearly communicate timelines, risks, and status to stakeholders and leadership.
What You'll Need:
5+ years in a technical/coding role with experience delivering high‑performance software.
Formal experience managing and mentoring software developers.
Demonstrated success managing projects through all phases of the software development lifecycle.
Strong experience designing and architecting end‑to‑end systems, ideally in a low‑latency environment.
Expert C++ fluency required; ability to provide thoughtful code reviews.
Additional experience in Python (or C#) is a strong plus.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.
A proactive mindset with a desire to continuously learn and improve.
What the Team is Saying
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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