Wolverine Boots

Low-Level C++ Software Engineer

Wolverine Boots • US
C++
At Wolverine Trading we’re looking for a Low-Level C++ Software Engineer to work at the intersection of hardware and software. Your focus will be on improving the performance of our critical and ultra-low latency trading systems, working on all parts of the trading systems stack.

What You'll Do:

  • Develop and improve performance-critical C++ applications, ensuring ultra-low latency and high throughput
  • Collaborate with FPGA engineers, hardware specialists, and systems teams to push performance boundaries
  • Analyze and resolve real-time system issues, improving the reliability and stability of our trading platforms
  • Build tools to monitor, profile, and analyze the performance of systems at every level
  • What We’re Looking For:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
  • A minimum of 2+ years of professional C++ experience with a focus on high-performance applications
  • Strong grasp of data structures, algorithms, and modern C++ practices (C++17/20)
  • Experience and aptitude in multi-threaded programming and performance tuning
  • Ability to analyze experimental results and optimize system performance
  • Effective communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Most importantly: a drive to make things better