C++ Software Developer

Our formula for success is to hire exceptional people, encourage their ideas and reward their results.

As a C++ Software Developer , you will have an opportunity to solve challenging engineering problems while working closely with experienced technologists, quantitative researchers, and traders to choose the right tools and solutions for the job. We will help you find a home on one of our teams, whether you employ your deep interest in C++ and systems programming to design, develop and maintain DRW's globally deployed low latency trading platform, or prototype our next generation of trading strategies while contributing to our full tech stack. You will be surrounded by cutting-edge technology and senior engineers and provided with the best possible environment to succeed at DRW. We are looking for creative problem solvers, natural programmers, and disciplined engineers eager to develop new technologies that directly impact our business.

How you will make an impact...

• Learn the inner workings of a low latency automated trading platform
• Learn the fundamentals of trading and how technology enables the workflow
• Design, develop and test proprietary software, including :

Low level optimizations for data processing

What you bring to the team...

Additional points for having...

DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trading at our own risk.

Headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, we trade a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities and Energy across all major global markets. We have also leveraged our expertise and technology to expand into three non-traditional strategies : real estate, venture capital and cryptoassets.

We operate with respect, curiosity and open minds. The people who thrive here share our belief that it's not just what we do that matters it's how we do it. DRW is a place of high expectations, integrity, innovation and a willingness to challenge consensus.

The annual base salary for this position is $175,000. The position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, DRW offers a comprehensive suite of employee benefits including group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance, 401k (with discretionary employer match), short and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.

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