The D. E. Shaw Group · 9 hours ago
Options: Software Developer
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$225K/yr - $325K/yr
3+ years expThe D. E. Shaw Group is seeking an exceptional software developer to join its Options group. In this role, you will design and enhance automated options trading systems, optimizing latency-sensitive trading systems and building scalable infrastructure to ensure high performance and reliability.
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Responsibilities
Design, develop, and enhance our automated options trading system
Have substantial ownership and visibility as you optimize latency-sensitive trading systems and build scalable infrastructure to ensure high performance and reliability
Play a critical role in shaping our systems and strategies in a highly collaborative and intellectually rigorous setting
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's or advanced degree is required
At least three years of relevant experience
Experience building live low-latency trading systems or performance-sensitive software
Preferred
Proficiency in C++ or Java
Prior knowledge and experience with U.S. options markets
Experience with project and/or personnel management
Benefits
Substantial variable compensation in the form of a year-end bonus
Medical and prescription drug coverage
401(k) contribution matching
Wellness reimbursement
Family building benefits
Charitable gift match program
Company
The D. E. Shaw Group
The D. E. Shaw group is trusted by investors across the world to manage their assets by seeking the optimal balance of risk and reward.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
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unknownKey Investors
Ingleside Investors
2013-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Adria Schulman-Eyink
Co-Head of Finance, Investments Team, D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments
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Anne Dinning
Executive Committee of Hedge Fund Manager
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