DV Trading
Software Developer (Chicago)
About this role
DV Trading, a Chicago-based proprietary trading firm, seeks a talented software developer to build and optimize high-performance, low-latency trading platforms. You'll collaborate with experienced traders and developers while learning proprietary trading systems and contributing to cutting-edge algorithmic trading technology.
What you'll do
- Develop and optimize core low-latency trading platform components
- Collaborate with senior traders and software engineers on algorithmic trading systems
- Enhance existing trading strategies and identify new business opportunities
- Learn proprietary methodologies and risk management approaches
- Improve system performance for highly competitive financial markets
What they're looking for
- C++ (proficient, including modern C++ features like smart pointers)
- Low-level, high-performance C++ development
- Quick learning ability in fast-paced environments
- Attention to detail
- Strong work ethic
- Interest in algorithmic trading
- Problem-solving abilities
Benefits
- Discretionary bonus eligibility
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- HSA, FSA, and dependent care options
- Employer-paid group term life and AD&D insurance
- Flexible vacation policy and paid parental leave
- Retirement plan with employer match
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DV Trading
DV Trading is a proprietary trading firm that develops high-performance, low-latency algorithmic trading platforms and systems. They are hiring software developers to build and optimize trading technology, as well as trade support engineers to monitor platforms, manage infrastructure, and support traders across their operations.
View all jobs at DV TradingLikely interview questions
- Walk us through a recent C++ project where you optimized code for performance. What profiling tools did you use, and what was the impact?
- Describe your experience with modern C++ features like smart pointers, move semantics, or templates. How have you applied them in production code?