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Senior Software Engineer, Low Latency

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LocationSingapore
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience4+ yrs
DepartmentFICC Options Execution Software Engineering
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedOct 1, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live3h ago
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Significant experience developing high-availability systems in C++ and Python with very tight resource/latency constraints
Experience interfacing with ultra low latency FPGA trading systems
Strong experience with working on highly distributed systems
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
Strong understanding of C++, boost, STL
A minimum of 4 years of experience in the trading industry
Prior experience working on options or derivative products
A background in multi-threaded programming and a strong understanding of hardware/software interaction
Skilled in performance tuning (applications, Linux, socket I/O, etc.) and troubleshooting
Experience working with Research teams and Quants
Strong understanding of software engineering principles and best practices
Dedicated team player and a passionate problem solver with strong interpersonal skills
Knowledge of Python is a plus
Skills
C++
Python
Boost
STL
Linux
FPGA
About the company
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.
About the role
We are looking for an excellent C++ Software Engineer to develop new and improve existing low latency trade execution systems for our Asia Equity Options business. As a member of the desk, 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:
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Have significant experience developing high-availability systems in C++ and Python with very tight resource/latency constraints
•
Experience interfacing with ultra low latency FPGA trading systems
•
Strong experience with working on highly distributed systems
•
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 you bring to the team:
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Strong understanding of C++, boost, STL
•
Knowledge of Python is a plus
•
A minimum of 4 years of experience in the trading industry
•
Prior experience working on options or derivative products
•
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
•
Experience working with Research teams and Quants
•
Strong understanding of software engineering principles and best practices
•
Dedicated team player and a passionate problem solver with strong interpersonal skills
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