Job Description

We are seeking highly motivated and talented people to join the Boerboel team. As a member of the team you will be working with passionate and curious colleagues who thrive on solving complex problems. Boerboel is an office-first firm. While we offer flexibility to our employees, remote work is not available at this time.


As a

Developer,

you'll join a collaborative engineering team that builds, tests, and maintains the critical systems powering our firm's trading operations. You'll gain hands-on experience across the entire software lifecycle -- from design and implementation to deployment and optimization.

Objectives:

Develop, test, and optimize high-performance trading applications in C++ and Python Turn mathematical models and strategies into production systems Design tools and interfaces used directly by our trading desks Enhance market data pipelines and connectivity to exchanges worldwide Work on distributed systems, low-latency communication, and real-time performance tuning Participate in design reviews, performance profiling, and continuous integration improvements Learn about algorithmic trading infrastructure, market structure, and risk systems through hands-on experience

Qualifications:

Demonstrated ability and experience through internship or academic projects (0-2 years) Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or related field (graduating Dec 2025 - June 2026) Strong programming experience in C++ or Python Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, and operating systems
Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments
Passionate about writing elegant, readable, and efficient code Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and collaboration abilities Interest in financial markets -- though no prior finance experience is required

Preferred:

Experience with distributed systems, network programming, or concurrency Familiarity with low-latency systems or real-time event processing Exposure to trading, data pipelines, or simulation environments Open-source contributions or personal side projects demonstrating initiative



This position is eligible to be based in Chicago, IL, New York, NY or London, UK. In compliance with applicable U.S. pay transparency laws, the anticipated base range for this role is $100,000-$175,000 annually in Chicago, IL and New York, NY. Pay (base and bonus) may vary depending on job-related skills and experience. A discretionary performance bonus may be provided as part of the total compensation package.


Eligible employees can participate in our benefits package which include health insurance, retirement savings plan, PTO, etc. Offerings may differ depending on location.