Drweng
Software Engineer - Cumberland/FICCO Tools Engineering
Chicago
Sponsorship not specified$175k-$225kDetected 23 days ago
TypeScriptPythonJavaC++LinuxData EngineeringStatisticsCustomer SuccessResearch
About the role
- After returning from a Forward Deployment, you will leverage the knowledge you gained from the process, extract reusable patterns, and make the tools available for all trading desks.
- We embed deeply with our customers to solve high-impact, complex problems.
Responsibilities
- Take full ownership of the products you create, from prototype to stable production
- Embed with trading desks, learn about their problem spaces, extract domain models, and build ergonomic, performant and extendable engineering solutions
- Build, maintain and extend the central trading platform
- Provide on-call support as needed
- During a Forward Deployment, you will be directly embedded onto a trading desk, where you will be tasked to navigate business context, ambiguity in requirements, trade-offs, and urgency to deliver.
Requirements
- A minimum of 2+ years' experience using Python, Java, C++, and can work comfortably in multiple programming languages
- Experience in the financial markets, especially in delta one store of value and/or FICC options trading
- Experience with linux-based, concurrent, high-throughput, low-latency software systems
- Have a Bachelors or advanced degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, or equivalent work experience
- We have also leveraged our expertise and technology to expand into three non-traditional strategies: real estate, venture capital and cryptoassets.
- A track record of working directly with end customers, scoping and delivering production systems in fast-moving and ambiguous environments
- Ability to dive deep into complex problems, develop intuitive understandings, spot risks early, and minimize complexity
- Exceptional interpersonal skills - you communicate clearly with stakeholders as well as other engineers, fostering a collaborative, supportive working environment.
Nice to have
- Experience with functional programming is a plus
Skills
- Software Engineers at Tools Engineering operate in two very distinct but organically interconnected modes.
- Work with best-in-class trading tools for a collection of Cumberland and FICC options trading desks
Compensation
- The annual base salary range for this position is $175,000 to $225,000 depending on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and relevant skill set.
Company info
- DRW C/FICCO Tools Engineering team intimately collaborates with traders to turn alpha signals, risk management, market visualizations and other trading-critical tools into scalable, performant and reliable production systems.
- We move quickly when we prototype, and we tread lightly when we ship to production.
- We operate at the intersection of ensuring customer success and creating quality products that stand the test of time.
- We work closely with Data Engineering, Research Engineering, and Execution Engineering.
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