Senior Software Engineer, Low Latency

DRW Holdings, LLC; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

DRW Holdings, LLC is seeking an excellent C++ Software Engineer to develop and enhance low-latency trade execution systems for its Asia Equity Options business. You will work at the intersection of research and trading, leveraging cutting-edge technology and collaborating with senior technologists to drive performance and reliability.

You will contribute to high-availability systems, optimize under tight latency constraints, and participate in architectural discussions.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in the trading industry.
• Experience with options or derivative products.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles and best practices.
• Experience collaborating with Research teams and Quants.
• Proficient in C++, Boost and STL.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-availability, low-latency trade execution systems in C++ and Python.
• Interface with ultra low latency FPGA trading systems.
• Work on highly distributed systems across Asia Equity Options.
• Analyze stakeholder requirements and propose design solutions.
• Lead initiatives and drive projects with the development team.
• Collaborate to resolve complex design and coding challenges.
• Evaluate new technologies, tools and software components for integration.

Skills

C++

Boost

STL

Python

Multithreading

Performance tuning

Team player

Job description

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.

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
• Experience interfacing with ultra low latency FPGA trading systems
• 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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