Software Engineer, C++

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.

We are looking for an excellent C++ Software Engineer to develop new and improve existing low latency trade execution systems for our Asia Equity Options business. As a member of the desk, you will be integral in the interaction between research and trading teams, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge low latency technologies and will be surrounded by senior technologists providing you with the best possible environment to succeed.

How you will make an impact:

Have significant experience developing high-availability systems in C++ and Python with very tight resource/latency constraints

Strong experience with working on highly distributed systems

Analyzing and discussing requirements from stakeholders

Facilitating discussions on code implementation, testing, software architecture best practices

Driving projects and leading new initiatives

Actively engaging with others on the development team to resolve challenging design and coding issues

Evaluating appropriate new technologies, tools, frameworks and software components for integration

What you bring to the team:

Strong understanding of C++, boost, STL

Knowledge of Python is a plus

A minimum of 4 years of experience in the trading industry

Prior experience working on options or derivative products

A background in multi-threaded programming and a strong understanding of hardware/software interaction

Are comfortable working “under the hood” and skilled in performance tuning (applications, Linux, socket I/O, etc.) and troubleshooting

Experience working with Research teams and Quants

Strong understanding of software engineering principles and best practices

Dedicated team player and a passionate problem solver with strong interpersonal skills

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