Job Specifications
DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trading at our own risk.
Headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, we trade a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities and Energy across all major global markets. We have also leveraged our expertise and technology to expand into three non-traditional strategies: real estate, venture capital and cryptoassets.
We operate with respect, curiosity and open minds. The people who thrive here share our belief that it’s not just what we do that matters–it's how we do it. DRW is a place of high expectations, integrity, innovation and a willingness to challenge consensus.
We are looking for passionate C++ Software Developers to develop new and improve existing low latency data processing systems. As a member of our team, you will be integral in the interaction between research and trading teams, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge low latency technologies and will be surrounded by senior technologists providing you with the best possible environment to succeed.
How You Will Make An Impact
Developing scalable and performant software using software engineering best practices
Building and maintaining a low latency trading system
Analyzing and discussing requirements from stakeholders
Facilitating discussions on code implementation, testing, software architecture best practices
Driving projects and leading new initiatives
Actively engaging with others on the development team to resolve challenging design and coding issues
Evaluating appropriate new technologies, tools, frameworks and software components for integration
What DRW Montreal Has To Offer You
Mentorship with experienced software developers, database administrators, and technical project managers
Continuous learning through paid postgraduate degrees, Dev Lightning talks, online learning support and 1 on 1 language tutoring with Berlitz
40 hours of paid volunteer work at the organization of your choice
Bi-weekly social activities, monthly wellness plan, on-site weekly massages, and games room
Daily catered meals (breakfast and lunch) with unlimited snacks and beverages
Competitive salary, matching RRSP, paid company phone, laptop, and work from home set-up
What You Bring To The Team
Extensive experience developing high-availability systems in C++ with very tight latency constraints
A background in multi-threaded programming and a strong understanding of hardware/software interaction
Are comfortable working “under the hood” and skilled in performance tuning (applications, Linux, socket I/O, etc.) and troubleshooting
Strong understanding of C++11/14/17/20, boost, STL
Strong understanding of software engineering principles and best practices
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
Dedicated team player and a passionate problem solver with strong interpersonal skills
Find out more about all of our perks & benefits at https://drw.com/work-at-drw/montreal-benefits.
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About the Company
At DRW, we identify and capture trading and investment opportunities globally. What sets us apart is our diversified approach—trading across many asset classes and instruments, in markets around the world, with horizons from seconds to years. We succeed by leveraging technology, research and risk management.
We offer the best of both worlds: the opportunity and spirit of a startup and the benefits and stability of an established, experienced firm. Our employees work hard to solve interesting problems, and their results are ...
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