Senior Software Engineer, Low Latency (C++)

About the role

DRW, a diversified trading firm with over 30 years of experience, is looking for a C++ Software Engineer to build new and improve existing low-latency trade execution systems for its Asia Equity Options business. As part of the desk, you will bridge research and trading teams and work with senior technologists.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze and discuss stakeholder requirements
• Facilitate discussions on code implementation, testing and software architecture best practices
• Drive projects and lead new initiatives
• Work with the team to resolve challenging design and coding issues
• Evaluate new technologies, tools, frameworks and software components for integration

Required profile

• At least 4 years of experience in the trading industry
• Prior experience on options or derivative products
• Background in multi-threaded programming and strong understanding of hardware/software interaction
• Comfortable working under the hood, with performance tuning and troubleshooting skills
• Experience working with research teams and quants

Required skills

• Strong C++ knowledge, including Boost and STL
• Significant experience building high-availability systems in C++ and Python under tight resource and latency constraints
• Experience interfacing with ultra-low-latency FPGA trading systems and distributed systems
• Knowledge of Python is a plus