Software Engineer, Market Data - Cumberland

About this role

DRW's Cumberland team seeks a Market Data Developer to build and maintain C++ based systems supporting global trading operations across multiple exchanges and asset classes. This role involves designing full-stack software solutions, exchange connectivity, and monitoring systems while collaborating with traders and quantitative researchers.

What you'll do

• Design and develop full-stack trading systems, exchange connectivity solutions, and monitoring infrastructure
• Build market data solutions that support 24-hour global trading operations
• Develop in C++ and Python, with testing at unit, functional, and integration levels
• Work on both legacy codebase maintenance and new greenfield projects
• Provide on-call support for mission-critical systems
• Collaborate with traders, researchers, and engineers across the organization

What they're looking for

• C++ (C++20 and beyond) with 5+ years professional experience
• Python or other scripting languages with 3+ years experience
• Network communication protocols (multicast, WebSockets)
• Inter-process messaging and microservice architectures
• API design and high-performance application development
• Trading systems knowledge (desirable)
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities
• Experience with mission-critical system design

Benefits

• Annual base salary: $150,000–$225,000
• Annual discretionary bonus eligibility
• Medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy insurance
• 401(k) with discretionary employer match
• Short and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance
• Health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts