2 months ago
Base Salary
$225k - $225k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and deploy proprietary software for trading strategy simulation, data acquisition, storage, visualization, trading, risk analysis, exchange connectivity, and interprocess communication.
- Analyze and tune system performance, including low-latency and data-processing optimizations.
- Collaborate with technologists, quantitative researchers, traders, and experienced engineers to implement solutions balancing speed, features, and cost.
- Develop distributed-computation systems, automated trading strategies, real-time platforms, and protocol adapters.
Requirements
- Pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related engineering discipline, with graduation expected between December 2026 and June 2027.
- Proficiency in modern C++, Java, or Python.
- Knowledge of multithreading, API design and integration, data processing, and UI development.
- Knowledge of network programming using TCP/IP, multithreaded applications, computational intelligence, real-time programming, or GUI programming.
- Strong understanding of object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithms.
- Strong programming fundamentals, logical thinking, communication, and ability to articulate and advocate for ideas in a collaborative environment.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with a discretionary employer match.
- Short- and long-term disability, life, and AD&D insurance.
- Health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts.
- Annual discretionary bonus eligibility.
- Mentorship and a rigorous training program in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
About DRW
DRW is a privately held proprietary trading firm that uses its own capital to trade and invest across global markets and asset classes, powered by technology and research. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Chicago, it develops trading systems for strategies ranging from seconds to years and manages its own risk rather than external client money. The firm operates internationally from multiple offices.