FICC Options Execution - Senior Software Engineer (Crypto)

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.

In this role you will:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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, scoping and delivering production systems in fast-moving and ambiguous environments.
• Experience developing to Cloud and/or Crypto exchanges.
• Experience building low latency execution systems or exchange connectivity.
• Familiarity with real-time data processing and multi-venue environments.
• Understanding of trading operations.
• Ability to dive deep into complex problems, develop intuitive understandings, spot risks early, and minimize complexity.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills - you communicate clearly with traders, researchers, and other engineers, fostering a collaborative, supportive working environment.
• Experience with Linux-based, concurrent, high-throughput software systems.
• Have a Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.

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