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# Software Engineers

- **Company:** Drw C
- **Location:** UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** £175,000.0 - £225,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Linux, Python (Programming Language), Software Systems, TypeScript, Information Technology, Low Latency, Functional Programming, Legacy Systems, Programming Languages
- **Published:** October 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/software-engineer-cumberland-options-tools-engineering-drw-9638104

## About the Role

* A minimum of 2+ years' experience using Python, Java, C++, and can work comfortably in multiple programming languages
 * A track record of working directly with end customers, scoping and delivering production systems in fast-moving and ambiguous environments
 * Ability to dive deep into complex problems, develop intuitive understandings, spot risks early, and minimize complexity
 * Exceptional interpersonal skills - you communicate clearly with stakeholders as well as other engineers, fostering a collaborative, supportive working environment.
 * Experience in the financial markets, especially in delta one store of value and/or FICC options trading
 * Experience with linux-based, concurrent, high-throughput, low-latency software systems
 * Experience with functional programming is a plus
 * Have a Bachelors or advanced degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, or equivalent work experience

## Description

Software Engineers at Tools Engineering operate in two very distinct but organically interconnected modes.

 * During a Forward Deployment, you will be directly embedded onto a trading desk, where you will be tasked to navigate business context, ambiguity in requirements, trade-offs, and urgency to deliver. You will promote a mutually beneficial relationship with the trading desks by building them specialized solutions to solve their greatest problems, while at the same time building up domain specific knowledge.
 * After returning from a Forward Deployment, you will leverage the knowledge you gained from the process, extract reusable patterns, and make the tools available for all trading desks.

In this role you will:

 * Work with best-in-class trading tools for a collection of Cumberland and FICC options trading desks
 * Take full ownership of the products you create, from prototype to stable production
 * Embed with trading desks, learn about their problem spaces, extract domain models, and build ergonomic, performant and extendable engineering solutions
 * Build, maintain and extend the central trading platform
 * Work with both greenfield and legacy systems across multiple languages (Python, Java, C++, Typescript)
 * Provide on-call support as needed