| Job Summary | As a Quantitative Software Engineer, you will play a vital role within our team of experienced technologists, quantitative researchers, and traders. You'll work collaboratively to tackle challenging technological problems and contribute to our full tech stack, spanning hardware and software development to grid computing. We seek individuals with a strong passion for learning new technologies, crafting innovative solutions, and selecting the right tools to directly impact our business. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, take on immediate responsibilities, receive mentorship from industry-leading engineers, and participate in a robust training program to foster your success at DRW. Your contributions will include designing, developing, testing, and deploying proprietary software, such as trading strategy simulation software, large-scale data systems, ultra-low-latency trading strategies, algorithmic trading systems, real-time trade management, and risk analysis platforms. You will also engage in low-level optimizations for data processing, develop fully automated trading strategies, create adapters for exchange protocols, and design robust inter-process communication mechanisms. Performance analysis and tuning will be a crucial aspect of your role. Collaboration with experienced teammates will enable you to implement bespoke solutions that strike a balance between speed, features, and cost to enhance our technology stack. To thrive in this role, you should possess a degree in computer science, physics, mathematics, or a related engineering discipline, graduating between December 2023 and August 2024 (Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD). Your skill set should encompass excellent modern C++ software development, proficiency in network programming (TCP/IP), multi-threaded applications, computational intelligence, real-time programming, or GUI programming. A strong grasp of object-oriented design, data structures, algorithms, and clear coding, as well as effective communication skills to articulate your ideas within the team, are essential. Join us on this exciting journey in the world of quantitative software engineering. |