2 months ago
Base Salary
$150k - $180k/yr
Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day technology requirements of proprietary trading systems.
- Expand in-house infrastructure to accelerate trading and research analysis workflows and improve productivity.
- Evaluate new technologies and identify or deprecate legacy code.
- Collaborate with engineers, traders, and researchers to design custom frameworks and end-user solutions.
- Write performance-sensitive code and user-friendly APIs for in-house data analysis infrastructure.
- Lead design discussions, conduct code reviews, mentor others, and lead small projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science or a related engineering discipline.
- 5+ years of experience building demanding, live systems in Python.
- In-depth knowledge of Python, including current standards from Python 3.11 onward, and the broader Python ecosystem.
- Knowledge of a systems language such as C, C++, or Rust.
- Solid understanding of data structures.
- Knowledge of CI software such as TeamCity or Jenkins.
- Familiarity with Linux.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and attention to user experience.
- Ability to mentor others and lead small projects.
- Bonus: trading-industry experience, familiarity with the scientific Python stack, and knowledge of current Python package management.
Benefits
- Comprehensive 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 accounts and flexible spending accounts.
- Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
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.