Senior Software Engineer (Crypto) - FICC Options Execution

About the role

DRW, a diversified trading firm with over 30 years of experience, is hiring a Senior Software Engineer focused on crypto assets for its FICC options execution business. The role sits within a large collaborative development team and trading organization, and the engineer works closely with the trading desk and research teams to identify and capture opportunities.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, improve and maintain trading systems in C++ and Java, primarily for trading crypto options.
• Work closely with the trading desk and research teams to identify and capture opportunities, directly impacting business results.
• Take ownership of the full development process, including design, implementation, testing, deployment and support.
• Be part of a large collaborative development team and trading organization.

Required profile

• A minimum of 5+ years' experience in C++ or Java, with the ability to work comfortably across multiple programming languages.
• A track record of working directly with end customers and delivering production systems in fast-moving, ambiguous environments.
• Experience developing for cloud and/or crypto exchanges, and building low-latency execution systems or exchange connectivity.
• Familiarity with real-time data processing and multi-venue environments, and understanding of trading operations.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering or equivalent work experience.

Required skills

• C++ and Java
• Linux-based, concurrent, high-throughput software systems
• Cloud and crypto exchange development
• Low-latency execution systems and exchange connectivity