Software Engineer – Cumberland/FICC Options Desk Tools

Job Description

DRW, a diversified trading firm, is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Cumberland/FICC Options Desk Tools team in London. The successful candidate will be responsible for building a proprietary delta one store of value and FICC options trading platform. This role involves working closely with traders and other business units to design, develop, and support full-stack software systems.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain best-in-class trading tools.
• Design, develop, and support full-stack software systems in multiple languages (Python, Java, Rust, Typescript).
• Collaborate with trading desks and supporting DRW business units.
• Work with both greenfield and legacy code.
• Assist trading desks with taking proof of concept ideas to production.
• Provide on-call support as needed.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2+ years’ experience using Java or Python.
• Experience with network and concurrent programming involving low latency and high message rates.
• Proficiency working in a Linux environment.
• Proficiency in containerization environments, primarily Docker and Kubernetes.
• Understanding of hardware/software interaction.
• Understanding of complex systems and distributed programming.
• Proficiency in data analysis and event processing.
• Comfortable working in multiple programming languages.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelors or advanced degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.

DRW Offers:

• Opportunity to work with a talented team of technologists.
• Exposure to delta one store of value and FICC options markets.
• A dynamic and challenging work environment.