Chicago Trading Company
Associate Engineer - 2027 Start
$200K
Chicago, IL +3 · Full-time · Posted Jul 31, 2026
- Location
- Chicago, IL
New York, NY
Chicago, Illinois, United States
New York, New York, United States - Experience
- No years of experience specified.
- Education
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a similar technical field.
About the job
Design, code, and test distributed real-time trading tools and risk applications as part of CTC’s engineering teams.
What you'll do
- Design, code, and test trading tools and risk applications.
- Apply computer science concepts and software development practices to real-time systems.
- Take part in trading and technology training, including shadowing a trading desk.
What they ask for
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a similar technical field; graduating December 2026–June 2027.
- Strong foundation in an object-oriented programming language through coursework or internships.
- Experience with Java, C++, or Python.
- Demonstrated record of success, such as academics or awards.
Pay
$200,000 — $200,000 USD base salary; annual discretionary bonus amount not stated.
Tools
Java, C++, Python
AI focus
The firm applies emerging technologies, including AI, to trading, engineering, and research workflows; the role does not specify particular AI duties.
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