Wolverine Trading
Entry Level C++ Software Engineer (December 2026 Graduates)
$80K–$120K
Chicago, Illinois · On-site · Entry level · Full-time · Posted Oct 29, 2026
- Education
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Candidates must be presently authorized to work in the US and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.
About the job
Develop and support high-performance C++ applications for trading platforms, collaborating with traders and engineers on solutions, reliability, and performance.
What you'll do
- Design, develop, and test C++ trading applications.
- Work with traders and senior engineers to translate requirements into efficient technical solutions.
- Monitor, profile, and troubleshoot applications to improve reliability and stability.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of C++ and object-oriented design.
- Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and problem-solving fundamentals.
- Graduating in Spring 2027 (April to June 2027) and available to begin full-time employment in summer 2027.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with modern C++ (C++17 or later).
- Interest in multi-threaded programming, performance tuning, and real-time systems.
Pay
USD $80,000-$120,000 base salary
Tools
C++, C++17
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