Chicago Currently hiring
Software Engineer, Commodities Engineering
Diversified global trading firm
Full-stack, C++ core with TypeScript/React experience valued. Base salary $150,000 to $250,000 plus bonus.
What does a commodities engineering software role at a diversified trading firm actually involve?
Designing and building proprietary software covering data visualisation and analytics, scenario modelling, and pricing and risk analytics for options, futures, and derivatives, across the full technology stack rather than one narrow specialism.
Do I need trading industry experience for a commodities engineering software role?
Trading industry experience is preferred but explicitly not required, a strong quantitative or research background and solid engineering fundamentals matter more.
What's the compensation like for a commodities engineering software role at a trading firm?
Base salary $150,000 to $250,000 depending on experience, plus bonus and other benefits.
What's the working environment like for a full-stack engineer at a diversified trading firm?
Fast-paced and collaborative, with an emphasis on adaptability and being entrusted with meaningful responsibility early on.
