C++ Software Developer - Front Office

Dv Trading - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Chicago, IL

251-500 employees

About the position

The C++ Software Developer - Front Office role at DV Trading involves leading the design, implementation, and deployment of the firm's core trading platform using C++ 17. The position requires deep technical knowledge in areas such as parallel programming, trading systems, and performance analysis, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to address complex challenges and feature requests from trading desks.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience building performant, scalable applications in C++
• Experience working on Linux
• Solid understanding of multi-threaded/multi-core programming paradigms
• Object-oriented design and programming experience
• Highly collaborative in nature, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field from an accredited institution

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with options trading and trading systems is a plus.