Junior Software Engineer Low Latency Trading

Dwf, a crypto trading firm based in Zug, CH, is hiring a Junior Software Engineer to build and optimize low-latency trading infrastructure. Candidates need strong C/C++ skills, a Master’s in a relevant field, and experience with big data and networking.

Dwf has led crypto trading innovation for over five years, developing software that outperforms the market. The company seeks individuals from Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science to apply scientific and data-driven methods to financial markets, fostering a culture where the best argument prevails over hierarchy and aiming to dominate global markets.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain low-latency, high-throughput trading systems.
• Efficiently gather market quotes and trade data from global exchanges.
• Address large-scale data processing challenges.
• Optimize performance, accuracy, and system speed to the microsecond level.

Requirements

• Creative, self-driven mindset with a commitment to precision, capable of solving complex problems at the nanosecond level.
• Strong C/C++ programming and design abilities.
• Proven experience in large-scale C/C++ projects within dynamic environments.
• Evidence of active GitHub profile or similar public code contribution.
• Solid grasp of networking principles (TCP, UDP, etc.), with low-level networking knowledge preferred.
• In-depth understanding of algorithms, computational complexity, statistics, and algebra.
• Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python and shell scripting.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with cloud computing infrastructure.

What the company offers

• Work in an environment where scientific reasoning and engineering excellence guide decisions.
• Participate in a culture committed to continuous improvement and peak performance.
• Engage in a collaborative setting where ideas are judged on merit, not rank.
• Contribute directly to low-latency trading systems and global exchange connectivity.
• Join an ambitious team developing a platform intended to expand beyond cryptocurrency trading.

About the company

Dwf values scientific thinking and engineering excellence in decision-making. The company promotes a culture of continuous improvement, high performance, and collaboration, where the best ideas win regardless of hierarchy, and strives for perfection in research and engineering.

• Scientific thinking and engineering excellence guide decision-making.
• Culture emphasizes continuous improvement and top-tier performance.
• Collaborative environment where ideas are judged on merit, not position.
• Commitment to perfection in research and engineering.