Senior C++/Rust Engineer — High-Performance Trading Systems

DRW; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance

401k with discretionary employer match

Short and long-term disability insurance

Job summary

DRW is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our team in Chicago. This role focuses on developing and implementing trading applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex technological problems.

Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in high-availability systems, preferably in C++ or Rust. The position offers a salary range of $150,000 to $250,000 based on skills and experience, along with comprehensive employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience developing high-availability server-side systems.
• 3+ years of experience with modern C++ (20/23/26) standards or Rust.
• Strong understanding of hardware/software interaction.

Responsibilities

• Perform full life cycle development of applications for trading tools.
• Ensure application performance, integrity, and reliability.
• Collaborate with quantitative researchers and traders.

Skills

C++

Rust

Multi-threaded programming

Agile methodologies

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field

Job description

DRW is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our team in Chicago. This role focuses on developing and implementing trading applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex technological problems.

Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in high-availability systems, preferably in C++ or Rust. The position offers a salary range of $150,000 to $250,000 based on skills and experience, along with comprehensive employee benefits.