
C++ Software Engineer (DV Commodities - New York)
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- 7+ years of professional C++ development, with deep command of modern C++ (17/20), templates, move semantics, memory models, and concurrency.
- Proven experience building low-latency, high-throughput, multi-threaded systems for quantitative trading - ideally at a proprietary trading firm, market maker, hedge fund, or exchange.
- Strong knowledge of how exchanges work: order types, matching engine behavior, market microstructure, and native exchange protocols (e.g., iLink/MDP, native ICE, FIX/SBE).
- Direct experience with futures and/or commodities markets; energy markets (crude, refined products, natural gas) and swaps a strong plus.
- Systems-level fluency: Linux/Unix environments, git, TCP/UDP and multicast networking, kernel-bypass stacks (Onload, VMA, DPDK, or similar), and performance profiling.
- Experience with distributed systems, large data sets, and SQL, NoSQL, or tick databases.
- Ability to program in a scientific computing environment (Python/NumPy/pandas) for research and tooling.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; sound judgment in production trading environments.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in CS, Engineering, or another technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- Discretionary bonus eligibility
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care Options
- Employer Paid Group Term Life and AD&D insurance
- Voluntary LTD, Life & AD&D insurance
- Flexible Vacation policy
- Retirement plan with employer match The range below reflects the expected base salary for this position. It represents a good-faith estimate of the base pay we anticipate offering, with actual compensation determined by your experience, education, skills, and performance throughout the interview process. This role is also eligible for a discretionary bonus (at DV Trading's discretion) and DV Trading's benefits package, including the benefits listed above.
Base Salary Range $180,000 - $250,000 USD
About DV Trading
DV Trading, founded in 2006 in Chicago as DV Group, is a proprietary trading firm active in commodities, equities and crypto via DV Chain, its institutional crypto desk providing liquidity and OTC services. With 400+ employees across Chicago, New York and London, DV combines market making, systematic strategies and venture via DV Crypto. Candidates need strong quantitative reasoning, risk discipline and interest in 24/7 crypto markets. DV Chain and DV Trading deploy proprietary quantitative algorithms and automated market making infrastructure to supply 24/7 liquidity across digital asset markets. DV Trading brings quantitative risk management and deep liquidity provisioning across spot markets, futures exchanges, and decentralized finance protocols.