Cboe’s Real-time Software Engineering team is hiring a Software Engineer to help design, build, deploy, and support real-time systems running within the Cboe Titanium exchange platform. The work focuses on engineering solutions that prioritize reliability, testability, fault tolerance, and performance, alongside a regular cadence of weekly shipping.

This onsite role is based in Kansas City, MO, requiring practical experience building reliable software in production environments.

Role Focus

Design, develop, deploy, and support real-time systems for the Cboe Titanium exchange platform.
Deliver solutions that maintain reliability and performance while supporting fault-tolerant behavior.
Contribute to weekly shipping through well-tested, maintainable engineering.

Responsibilities

Implement performant, reliable, and maintainable solutions for technical projects within the Titanium exchange platform, with guidance from peers and mentors.
Ensure solutions are well tested, including both self-driven testing and collaboration with the QA team.
Participate in reviews of your solutions and the solutions of other engineers.

Requirements

2+ years of experience with C++, or experience in another programming language with a strong desire to learn C++.
Strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms.
Experience with Linux or UNIX-like systems, plus familiarity with at least one scripting language such as Python.
Experience with database systems and familiarity with SQL.
Self-directed, self-motivated approach with enthusiasm for continuous learning, including learning from constructive feedback.

Technologies

C++
Linux
UNIX-like systems
Python
SQL

Benefits

Fair and competitive salary and incentive compensation packages with an upside for overachievement.
Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick days, and annual community service days.
Health, dental, and vision benefits, including access to telemedicine and mental health services.
2:1 401(k) match, up to 8% match immediately upon hire.
Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Tax Savings Accounts for health, dependent, and transportation.
Employee referral bonus program.
Volunteer opportunities to help you give back to your communities.
Complimentary lunch, snacks, and coffee in any Cboe office.
Paid Tuition assistance and education opportunities.
Generous charitable giving company match.
Paid parental leave and fertility benefits.
On-site gyms and discounts to other fitness centers.

Additional Stand-Out Areas

Knowledge of financial exchanges.
Knowledge of network programming fundamentals.

Minimum Education Requirement

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.

Compensation

The anticipated base salary range for this role is $97,750-$126,500, with actual compensation determined by job-related factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal alignment, and location.
This role may also be eligible for annual incentive compensation and, where applicable, participation in Cboe’s long-term equity programs.
Additional information about Cboe’s total rewards program, including benefits and other compensation components, can be found at Total Rewards at CBOE.

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