Software Engineer

Wolverine Trading

$80K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in software development with a focus on object-oriented programming languages such as C#, Java, or C++
  • Proficient in data analytics tools like SQL, Pandas, or Jupyter for handling complex datasets
  • Strong foundation in mathematics and statistics, particularly in probability theory and numerical methods
  • Demonstrates organizational skills with a self-directed and reliable work ethic
  • Excellent communication skills to articulate complex quantitative concepts to diverse audiences

Responsibilities

  • Engage in full-cycle development of options valuation and risk management systems
  • Collaborate with traders and analysts to refine and enhance pricing and risk systems
  • Gather and analyze requirements to design and deliver timely software solutions
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues raised by trading and support teams
  • Prioritize and optimize tasks to improve system performance and accuracy
  • Document specifications, software requirements, and testing procedures

Benefits

  • Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling
  • 100% coverage of medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits for single coverage
  • Generous Paid Parental Leave
  • Retirement plans including 401K and Roth 401K options
  • Profit sharing plan
  • Long- and short-term disability coverage
  • In-house meals including breakfast and lunch, with healthy options
  • On-site gym with subsidized membership
  • Frequent company outings and community engagement opportunities
  • Continuous professional development through in-house education and mentorship programs
Full Job Description
Software Engineer

Department: Technology

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Chicago, IL

Description

We are seeking a motivated, self-directed, and technically outstanding developers with a strong quantitative background to join our team of Software Engineers responsible for building systems that support our options trading, valuation, and risk management infrastructure. With the ever-changing demands of markets and financial technology worldwide, these systems are in a constant state of improvement and expansion.

What You'll Do
  • Engage in full cycle development of custom-built options valuation and risk management systems
  • Communicate with traders, risk managers, and quantitative analysts to identify issues and develop improvements to pricing and risk systems
  • Gather requirements, design solutions, iterate on implementations with peers and business advisors, participate in code reviews, and deliver products in a timely manner
  • Troubleshoot and solve complex problems escalated by trading and support staff
  • Provide insights on and help prioritize tasks to optimize, modernize, and improve the accuracy, performance, and scalability of our systems
  • Document mathematical specifications, model assumptions, software requirements, and test cases


What We're Looking For
  • Experience coding in object-oriented language such as C# (primary language used by the team), Java, or C++
  • Experience with data analytic tools such as SQL, Pandas, Jupyter, or similar tools
  • Passion for mathematics and statistics, including probability theory, stochastic calculus, numerical methods, and linear algebra
  • Be organized, self-directed, and dependable
  • Have excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to convey quantitative concepts and design decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders


Benefits:
  • Highly competitive salary & bonus opportunity
  • Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling
  • 100% coverage of medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits for single coverage
  • Generous Paid Parental Leave
  • Retirement Plans: 401K and Roth 401K
  • Profit sharing plan
  • Long- and short-term disability

Additional Perks:
  • Free breakfast and lunch from our in-house kitchen with rotating menus (including snacks!)
  • On-site gym with a subsidized membership
  • Frequent company outings
  • Opportunity to give back to organizations that help individuals in need in the Chicagoland area

Professional Development:
  • In-house education team - classes and resources are offered for continuous learning opportunities
  • Mentorship Program through your first six months of employment

The base compensation range for this role is approximately $80,000-$120,000 contingent on experience. Wolverine's total compensation model includes base salary and an annual discretionary bonus.

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