Software Engineer, Market Data (Crypto)

TL;DR

Software Engineer, Market Data (C++/Python): Building and supporting a high-performance C++ based technology stack for global cryptoassets trading with an accent on market data solutions and exchange connectivity. Focus on designing low-latency systems, integrating with core infrastructure, and collaborating with traders and quantitative researchers to solve complex trading challenges.

Location: New York City

Salary: $150,000 – $225,000

Company

hirify.global is a cryptoassets trading team within DRW, a diversified global trading firm with over 30 years of experience in multiple asset classes.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain best-in-class software systems enabling 24-hour global trading operations.
• Design and build full-stack trading systems, exchange connectivity solutions, and monitoring tools.
• Work with C++ and Python to implement both legacy code improvements and greenfield development.
• Perform comprehensive testing at unit, functional, and integration levels.
• Provide on-call support to ensure system stability.
• Collaborate daily with traders, quantitative researchers, and other software engineers.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience with modern C++ (C++20 and beyond).
• 3+ years of professional script development experience, preferably in Python.
• Demonstrated knowledge of network communication, including multicast and WebSockets.
• Experience with inter-process messaging, micro-service architectures, and API design.
• B.S. in Computer Science or an equivalent degree.
• Must be based in New York City.

Culture & Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus.
• Comprehensive group medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k plan with discretionary employer match.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Life and AD&D insurance, including short and long-term disability.