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Senior Software Engineer, Quant - hybrid in Chicago, IL, Overland Park, KS or NYC

Cboe Global Markets · Chicago, IL · $119,000–$154,000 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 25, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you turned a quant's research code into production software.

What they are checking: Whether they can bridge research and engineering while keeping results correct.

How do you work with seasoned developers and quants who see a problem differently than you?

What they are checking: Whether they collaborate well on a team of experienced specialists.

What would you do

A client says our analytics give a different value than their own system. How do you investigate?

What they are checking: Whether they can break down differences in inputs, conventions and models calmly and methodically.

How would you explain a model's limits to a product manager who wants to market it?

What they are checking: Whether they can be honest about what a model can and cannot do.

About the work

How would you price a European option, and when would you choose a different method than Black-Scholes?

What they are checking: Whether they understand pricing models and when assumptions break down for different instruments.

How do you compute Greeks for a portfolio, and how would you make that fast for thousands of positions?

What they are checking: Whether they can combine financial math with efficient engineering for portfolio analysis.

Walk me through how you would model a bond or other fixed income instrument in code.

What they are checking: Whether they can handle cash flows, day counts and curves for the diverse instruments the role covers.

How do you test a pricing library so you trust its numbers?

What they are checking: Whether they use known benchmarks, edge cases and cross-checks to catch subtle errors.

How would you design a service that runs portfolio risk calculations for many clients at once?

What they are checking: Whether they think about scaling, caching and consistency for analytics delivered as a product.

What numerical problems have you run into, such as precision or convergence, and how did you fix them?

What they are checking: Whether they have real experience with the subtle math bugs in quant code.

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The full job description

As published by Cboe Global Markets.

Job Description: Building trusted markets — powered by our people At Cboe Global Markets, we inspire our people to solve complex challenges together because what we do matters. We provide the financial infrastructure that powers the global economy. As a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, Cboe delivers cutting-edge trading, clearing and investment solutions to market participants around the world. We’re building meaningful ways to support professional and personal development while strengthening the trust we’ve earned as a global market leader. Our teams are empowered to share ideas, actively pursue them and bring on a challenge. As champions of internal mobility and access to opportunity, we encourage our people to “go for it” and equip our managers with the training to coach their teams to the next level. We strive to provide employees a safe space to network, share ideas and create opportunities. To support strong partnership and team connection, this role follows a four day in office work model. Role Overview Cboe Data Vantage is looking for an experienced software engineer who is excited about combining strong engineering skills with financial quantitative analysis. The role focuses on modeling a diverse set of financial instruments and includes portfolio analysis. You will work within a team of seasoned developers, technologists, and quants all with deep experience in financial markets and financial modeling. Data Vantage’s clients are among the largest and most prestigious financial institutions and rely on our expertise in this space. Your responsibilities will be: • Develop, optimize, and debug real-time financial analytics software • Evaluate, tune, and improve model performance, stability, and accuracy • Analyze market data, derived market data, and reference data • Collaborate closely with our reference data, real-time data, and historical data teams • Provide 2nd level support for production applications developed by the team. Respond to customer questions regarding our analytics and models • Write technical specifications, project plans, and documentation • Regular communication with senior managers and technical colleagues • Work with sales team to support presales engagements The ideal candidate has: • 3+ years in Java or C# (or equivalent), including understanding of parallel and multithreaded design patterns. • 1+ year in C++ preferred — our system is primarily Java, but performance-critical calculations run in C/C++ and CUDA • Background in financial markets, derivatives pricing, and/or risk analysis. Equity derivatives experience is a plus. • Ability to explain a complex software system end-to-end, from inputs to output, including its design rationale and business value • Ability to work as a self-starter; take ownership of projects from start to finish; develop requirements and specifications; QA testing, documentation and production release • Education: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, but a master’s degree preferred. Benefits and Perks We value the total wellbeing of our people – including health, financial, personal and social wellness. We believe standard benefits like health insurance and fair pay are given at any organization. Still, you should know what we offer: • Medical Coverage • Prescription Drug Coverage • Additional Medical Benefit • Dental Coverage • Vision Coverage • 401K or Pension Company Match • Spending Accounts • Life and AD&D Insurance • Retirement Savings Plan • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) • Voluntary & Additional Benefits • Paid Time Off #LI-CP2 #LI-Hybrid More About Cboe Global Markets We’re reimagining the future of the workplace by focusing on what matters most, our people.  Our journey is an inclusive one. We’re investing deeply in leadership programs and career development initiatives that ensure everyone has an equal chance to succeed. We work with purpose, solving problems with ingenuity, collaboration, and a lot of passion. We’re an engaged and excited team connecting markets across borders and embracing growth in all its forms to achieve incredible outcomes. Learn more about life at Cboe on our website and LinkedIn . Equal Employment Opportunity We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any legally protected characteristic, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status. We are committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future. Salary Ranges (applicable for US locations only) At Cboe, we are committed to providing a competitive, transparent, and market‑informed total rewards program. The anticipated base salary range for this role is $119,000-$154,000 in Kansas, $130,900-$169,400 in Chicago, and $148,750-$192,500 in New York, 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 here: Total Rewards at CBOE . ​ Any communication from Cboe regarding this position will only come from a Cboe recruiter who has a @cboe.com email or via LinkedIn Recruiter. Cboe does not use any other third party communication tools for recruiting purposes.

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