Senior Software Engineer, Options Execution

Drweng; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer match

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

DRW in New York seeks a Senior Software Engineer to develop and optimize low-latency trade execution systems for Asia Equity Options. You will work closely with research and trading teams and apply cutting-edge technologies to stay ahead in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes C++17+, Python, multi-threaded programming, and performance tuning on Linux. You’ll interface with FPGA systems, contribute to distributed architectures, and drive initiatives while mentoring peers.

Qualifications

• Develop high-availability systems in C++ and Python with strict latency constraints.
• Interface with ultra-low-latency FPGA trading systems.
• Work on highly distributed systems.
• Communicate requirements with stakeholders.
• Drive projects and initiatives.
• Collaborate with Research and Quant teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement low-latency trade execution software.
• Collaborate with research and quant teams to refine models and signals.
• Evaluate new technologies and frameworks for production use.
• Triages and resolves performance bottlenecks and reliability issues.
• Lead initiatives and mentor junior engineers.
• Ensure high availability, correct risk controls, and robust monitoring.

Skills

C++17+

Boost

STL

Python

4+ years trading experience

Options/derivatives exposure

Multithreaded programming

Linux socket I/O

Hardware/software interaction

Team collaboration

Tools

FPGA

Distributed systems

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 seeking a Senior 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 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++ 17 and beyond, 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 Quantitative Researchers
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles and best practices
• Dedicated team player and a passionate problem solver with strong interpersonal skills

The annual base salary range for this position is $200,000 to $225,000 depending on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and relevant skill set. The position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

In addition, DRW offers a comprehensive suite of employee benefits including group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance, 401k (with discretionary employer match), short and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.

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