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Senior Software Engineer (C++)

Chicago, IL 60602

Posted: 08/14/2025 Employment Type: Direct Placement Job Number: 26132248 Pay Rate: 175000-325000 USD/Year

Job Description


Overview
A high-performance, technology-focused trading organization is seeking experienced C++ Engineers to design, build, and optimize large-scale automated trading systems. This role involves close collaboration with quantitative researchers and traders to develop next-generation algorithms, strategies, and infrastructure for trading across multiple markets.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and enhance low-latency, high-availability systems for equities and options trading.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable, multi-tiered applications.

  • Improve system performance, reliability, and scalability through advanced C++ engineering.

  • Work closely with trading and research teams to create tools, strategies, and infrastructure that drive competitive advantage.

  • Apply deep systems-level knowledge to optimize network communication, API integrations, and hardware utilization.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

  • 5+ years of professional experience developing C++ applications, with at least 3 years using C++11 or newer.

  • Strong background in Linux systems programming and shell scripting (Python, Bash).

  • Familiarity with C++14/17/20 standards and modern development practices.

  • Experience with concurrency, multithreading, and parallel programming.

  • Knowledge of network protocols, API integration, and performance optimization.

  • Preferred: experience in low-latency environments and hardware-aware development.
  • Version control proficiency (Git, SVN, or Mercurial).
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for tackling complex technical challenges.

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Drew Anson

Chief Delivery Officer

Drew Anson is Chief Delivery Officer at Phaxis, a Workforce Solutions Company based in New York.

In this role, Drew leads the delivery and recruiting working closely with the leadership team to define a model that is efficient at supporting the firm s current needs and is scalable for future growth.

Drew is a seasoned executive with more than 13 years of Services & Recruitment experience. In that time, he has supported numerous Fortune 100/500/1000 organizations across industries by providing global workforce solutions, namely resources and thought leadership for large-scale projects, implementations, and managed services.

Prior to joining Phaxis predecessor firm Park Hudson in 2021, Drew spent three years at engineering technology and talent solutions firm, Collabera, as Director of Sales in North Carolina. Earlier in his career, he spent nearly eight years at Insight Global, most recently as Sales Manager of the Columbus, OH office.

He holds a degree from Central Michigan University in Sales & Marketing.

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