DRW is a technology-driven, diversified principal trading firm. We trade our own capital at our own risk, across a broad range of asset classes, instruments, and strategies, in financial markets around the world. As the markets have evolved over the past 25 years, so has DRW – maximizing opportunities to include real estate, cryptoassets, and venture capital. With over 1,000 employees at our Chicago headquarters and offices around the world, we work together to solve complex problems, challenge consensus and deliver meaningful results. It’s a place of high expectations, deep curiosity and thoughtful collaboration.
DRW is looking for an exceptional Software Engineer with an expertise in C++ to join a team of highly talented technologists tasked with building a proprietary options trading platform. Your role will focus on all areas of software engineering, including design, development, implementation, testing, and post-trade analysis while using the latest technologies and low latency techniques.
To qualify for this role, you:
have 2+ years of experience using C++ on Linux in the trading industry, or a similarly demanding field.
have 2+ years of experience developing options trading software
can demonstrate expertise in network and concurrent programming involving low latency and high message rates
can demonstrate expertise in industry-standard low latency techniques
can demonstrate expertise in data analysis
can operate in multiple language domains, including Java, C++, and Python
have strong verbal and written communication skills
have a BS in Computer Science or a related field from a top university
Bonus points if you have:
experience with complex systems or distributed programming
contributed to open source projects in a challenging field
have a strong understanding of hardware/software interaction
have experience interfacing with hardware trading systems
a demonstrated interest in keeping up with new developments in programming languages and other relevant technologies.
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