Senior С++ Developer

Project Description:

Founded more than 15 years ago and headquartered in Chicago, the client's firm has grown to more than 450 people operating throughout North America and in Europe. Since spinning out of a large brokerage firm in 2016, client has rapidly scaled as an independent proprietary trading firm utilizing its own capital, trading strategies, and risk management methodologies to provide liquidity to worldwide financial markets and hedging opportunities to commodity producers and users. Now, client's group affiliates include two broker dealers, a cryptocurrency market making firm, and a bourgeoning investment adviser.

Responsibilities:

Lead in the design, implementation, and deployment of DV's core trading platform C++ 17Bring deep technical knowledge such as parallel programming, trading systems, networking, or performance analysisWork on cross-functional teams across trading, quant, and development to troubleshoot and solve complex problemsWork directly with trading desks on new feature requests

Mandatory Skills Description:

2+ years of experience building performant, scalable applications in C++Experience working on LinuxSolid understanding of multi-threaded/multi-core programming paradigmsObject-oriented design and programming experienceHighly collaborative in nature, with excellent written and verbal communication skillsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field from an accredited institution

Nice-to-Have Skills:

Capital markets experienceFamiliarity with options trading and trading systems is a plus.Exchange connectivity experience would be hugely beneficial

Languages:

English: B2 Upper Intermediate

Key Skills

• Linux