Campus Software Engineer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Campus Software Engineer (Fintech): Designing, coding, testing, and maintaining distributed trading systems and high-performance infrastructure with an accent on C++ and Python development on Linux. Focus on building optimal solutions from scratch, solving complex concurrency challenges, and contributing to market data, order entry, and risk management systems.

Location: Must be based in Chicago, USA

Salary: $250,000 per year

hirify.global is a global firm focused on world-class research and technology-driven trading across global financial markets.

What you will do

• Design, code, test, and maintain distributed trading systems and large-scale supercomputing infrastructure.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers to develop high-performance software solutions.
• Contribute to technology groups focused on market data, order entry, risk management, simulation, or UI development.
• Learn and apply advanced skills in C++, Python, SDLC, and test automation.
• Solve complex technical problems by building optimal solutions from scratch.

Requirements

• Must be based in Chicago or willing to work onsite.
• Proficiency in C++ or Python development on Linux.
• Strong understanding of data structures and threading models.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with daily software deployments.
• International students eligible for CPT/OPT are encouraged to apply; visa sponsorship is available.

Nice to have

• Past internship or job experience in software development.
• Advanced coursework in algorithms, network programming, operating systems, or compilers.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive private medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Group pension scheme and life assurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Parking and commuter benefits.
• Collaborative culture focused on innovation and intellectual honesty.