Senior C++ Developer

DV Trading, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading proprietary trading firm in Chicago seeks a Lead Software Engineer to helm the design and deployment of sophisticated trading systems. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in C++ application development and a strong grasp of multi-threaded programming. This role offers an opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex challenges in a fast-paced trading environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in scalable applications in C++.
• Experience with Linux systems.
• Object-oriented design understanding.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation and deployment of large-scale trading systems.
• Work across teams to solve complex problems.

Skills

C++

Multi-threaded programming

Collaboration

Performance analysis

Networking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Engineering

Job description

Founded more than 15 years ago and headquartered in Chicago, the DV Group of financial services firms has grown to more than 350 people operating throughout North America and in Europe. 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.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, implementation and deployment of large-scale trading systems
• Utilize deep technical knowledge such as parallel programming, trading systems, networking or performance analysis
• Work on cross-functional teams across trading, quants and development to troubleshoot and solve complex problems

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience building performant, scalable applications in C++
• Experience working on Linux
• Solid understanding of multi-threaded/multi-core programming paradigms
• Object-oriented design and programming experience
• Highly collaborative in nature, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with options trading and trading systems is a plus.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, and/or a related field from an accredited institution