Software Developer (Toronto)

DV Trading LLC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus eligibility

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care Options

Employer Paid Group Term Life and AD&D

Voluntary LTD, Life & AD&D insurance

Flexible Vacation policy

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness Programs

Job summary

DV Trading LLC is seeking a motivated developer for our algorithmic software team to help build a cutting‑edge, low‑latency trading platform that competes in global markets.

You will work alongside senior traders and experienced developers, learn proprietary methodologies, and extend the core platform to improve trades and uncover new opportunities. Applicants should have 0–7 years in related fields and strong C++ skills.

Qualifications

• 0–7 years of experience in a related field.
• Highly proficient in modern C++ and low‑level performance work.
• Interest in algorithmic trading and fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside senior traders and software developers.
• Learn proprietary methodologies and trading systems for low‑latency trading.
• Improve and extend the core trading platform and identify opportunities.

Skills

C++

Low-latency

Algorithmic trading

Job description

Founded 20 years ago and headquartered in Chicago, the DV Group of financial services firms has grown to more than 600 people operating throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Since spinning out of a large brokerage firm in 2016, DV Trading has rapidly scaled as an independent proprietary trading firm utilizing its own capital, trading strategies, and risk management methodologies to provide liquidity to worldwide financial markets and hedging opportunities to commodity producers and users. Now, DV group affiliates include two broker dealers, a cryptocurrency market making firm, and a bourgeoning investment adviser.

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated, quick-learning developer for our algorithmic software development team. In this role, you will be involved in the development of our cutting‑edge, low‑latency trading platform, which competes in the most competitive markets in the world.

Job Responsibilities

• Work alongside senior traders and experienced software developers
• Learn proprietary methodologies and trading systems that support an established low‑latency, algorithmic trading business
• Improve and extend the core trading platform, enhance existing trades, and identify and pursue new opportunities
• Further responsibilities may be driven by the individual's interests and specific skills

Requirements

• 0-7 years of experience in a related field
• Highly proficient in C++; experience with modern C++ (such as smart pointers)
• Strong work ethic, detail oriented, and ability to learn quickly in a fast‑paced environment
• Interest in algorithmic trading
• Experience doing highly performant, low‑level C++ work

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care Options
• Employer Paid Group Term Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary LTD, Life & AD&D insurance
• Flexible Vacation policy
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Programs

Equal Opportunity Employer

DV is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. DV is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. Only search firms with valid, written agreements with DV should submit resumes in response to DV's posted positions. All resumes submitted by search firms to DV via e-mail, the Internet, personal delivery, facsimile, or any other method without a valid written agreement shall be deemed the sole property of DV, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by DV.