Software Engineer - Quantitative Finance

Fionics
Chicago, Illinois, United States · RemoteFull-time$150,000–$800,000Posted Sep 13, 2026

About the role

Software Engineer - Quantitative Finance

40+ top trading firms seeking exceptional engineers. Multiple immediate openings.

What you'll do:

Build trading systems and market data infrastructure

Develop quantitative research platforms and tools

Optimize performance-critical financial applications

Requirements:

2+ years software engineering experience

Strong C++/Python/Java skills

Trading experience preferred but not essential

Our network:

Pay: $150K-$800K+ based on experience

Locations: Chicago, Remote

Focus: Trading platforms, risk systems, data infrastructure

From high-growth prop firms to established systematic funds.

Ready to engineer the markets? Apply now for confidential discussions.

Responsibilities

  • Build trading systems and market data infrastructure
  • Develop quantitative research platforms and tools
  • Optimize performance-critical financial applications

Qualifications

  • 2+ years software engineering experience
  • Strong C++/Python/Java skills
  • Trading experience preferred but not essential

Skills mentioned

C++PythonJavaSystem DesignDistributed SystemsPerformance OptimizationData EngineeringData PipelinesConcurrencyMultithreading

About Fionics

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