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Base Salary
$200k - $225k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop new and improve existing high-availability, low-latency trade execution systems for the Asia Equity Options business.
- Build systems in C++ and Python under tight resource and latency constraints.
- Interface with ultra-low-latency FPGA trading systems and work on highly distributed systems.
- Analyze stakeholder requirements and facilitate discussions about implementation, testing, and software architecture.
- Drive projects, lead new initiatives, and resolve challenging design and coding issues with the development team.
- Evaluate new technologies, tools, frameworks, and software components for integration.
- Perform performance tuning and troubleshooting across applications, Linux, and socket I/O.
Requirements
- At least 4 years of experience in the trading industry.
- Prior experience with options or derivative products.
- Strong understanding of C++17 and beyond, Boost, and STL.
- Knowledge of Python is a plus.
- Experience with multithreaded programming, hardware/software interaction, distributed systems, and FPGA trading systems.
- Strong performance-tuning and troubleshooting skills, including applications, Linux, and socket I/O.
- Experience collaborating with research teams and quantitative researchers.
- Strong understanding of software engineering principles and best practices, with strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Benefits
- Annual discretionary bonus eligibility.
- Group medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with discretionary employer match.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance, life and AD&D insurance.
- Health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts.
About DRW
DRW is a privately held proprietary trading firm that uses its own capital to trade and invest across global markets and asset classes, powered by technology and research. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Chicago, it develops trading systems for strategies ranging from seconds to years and manages its own risk rather than external client money. The firm operates internationally from multiple offices.