Software Engineer - Trading Operations
DRW
About the role
DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trading at our own risk.
Headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, we trade a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities and Energy across all major global markets. We have also leveraged our expertise and technology to expand into three non-traditional strategies: real estate, venture capital and cryptoassets.
We operate with respect, curiosity and open minds. The people who thrive here share our belief that it’s not just what we do that matters–it's how we do it. DRW is a place of high expectations, integrity, innovation and a willingness to challenge consensus.
As a Software Engineer – Trading Operations, you’ll provide support to a group of trading desks based in London, Singapore and Chicago. This is an opportunity to solve challenging problems while working closely with experienced traders, researchers and software engineers to optimize operational workflow and use the right tools and technology for the job.
Responsibilities
Take full ownership of the products you create, from prototype to stable production
Embed with Cumberland Mining trading and operations stakeholders, and deliver polished, ergonomic, and elegantly engineered software solutions to business problems faced by the trading operation.
Build, maintain and extend trading related applications, data pipelines, and solutions.
Work with both greenfield and legacy systems across multiple languages (Java, Python)
Provide on-call support as needed.
Requirements
Exceptional interpersonal skills - you communicate clearly with stakeholders as well as other engineers, fostering a collaborative, supportive working environment.
Strong track record in working with in enterprise scale software engineering projects, and be capable of delivering and managing dynamic software projects for key stakeholders
Substantial prior interaction with the front office and senior management in an active trading environment.
2+ years of enterprise experience working on systems involving the use of Version Control, Git, Python/Java, Linux
The ability to work comfortably in multiple programming languages is a big plus.
2-3 years of experience strongly preferred in front office, middle office, back office, or risk management roles working with exchange traded and OTC Products.
Substantial prior interaction with the front office and senior management in an active trading environment
Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field or material equivalent exposure
Demonstrated ability to work independently, break down problems, and synthesize and implement solutions
The annual base salary range for this position is $120,000 to $175,000 depending on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and relevant skill set. The position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, DRW offers a comprehensive suite of employee benefits including group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance, 401k (with discretionary employer match), short and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.
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Responsibilities
- Own software products from prototype through stable production.
- Work with trading and operations stakeholders to deliver software solutions that improve operational workflows.
- Build, maintain, and extend trading applications, data pipelines, and related solutions.
- Work across greenfield and legacy systems using Java, Python, and other languages.
- Provide on-call support as needed.
Qualifications
- At least 2 years of enterprise software engineering experience with version control, Git, Python or Java, and Linux.
- Experience delivering and managing enterprise-scale software projects for key stakeholders.
- Substantial interaction with front-office teams and senior management in an active trading environment.
- A bachelor's degree in a quantitative field or equivalent relevant experience.
- Ability to work independently, break down problems, and implement solutions.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- 2–3 years in front-office, middle-office, back-office, or risk management roles involving exchange-traded and OTC products is strongly preferred.
- Comfort working in multiple programming languages is a plus.
Benefits
- Annual discretionary bonus eligibility.
- Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with discretionary employer match.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
Skills mentioned
About DRW
At DRW, we identify and capture trading and investment opportunities globally. What sets us apart is our diversified approach—trading across many asset classes and instruments, in markets around the world, with horizons from seconds to years. We succeed by leveraging technology, research and risk management. We offer the best of both worlds: the opportunity and spirit of a startup and the benefits and stability of an established, experienced firm. Our employees work hard to solve interesting problems, and their results are rewarded. We value continuous learning—from our outcomes, from the environment and from each other. It’s a place of high expectations, deep curiosity, and constant collaboration, with some of the smartest, most passionate people you’ll meet. // Chez DRW, nous identifions et saisissons les opportunités de négociation et d'investissement au niveau mondial. Ce qui nous différencie, c'est notre approche diversifiée : nous négocions sur de nombreuses classes d'actifs et d'instruments, sur des marchés du monde entier, avec des horizons allant de quelques secondes à plusieurs années. Nous réussissons en nous appuyant sur la technologie, la recherche et la gestion des risques. Nous offrons le meilleur des deux mondes: les opportunités et l'ésprit d’une entreprise en démarrage, et les avantages et la stabilité d'une entreprise établie et expérimentée. Nos employés travaillent dur pour résoudre des problèmes intéressants et leurs résultats sont récompensés. Nous valorisons l'apprentissage continu – de nos résultats, de l’environnement et de chacun de nous. C’est un lieu où les attentes sont élevées, la curiosité est profonde et la collaboration est constante, et où l’on retrouve quelques-uns des individus les plus intelligents et les plus passionnés que vous puissiez rencontrer.
H-1B sponsorship history
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