Our formula for success is to hire exceptional people, encourage their ideas and reward their results.As a
Software Developer , you will be an integral member of a team of experienced technologists, quantitative researchers, and traders. Your team will work closely to solve challenging technological problems by contributing to our full tech stack, from hardware and software development to grid computing. We are looking for individuals eager to learn new technologies to create innovative solutions and choose the right tools to directly impact our business. You will be surrounded by cutting-edge technology, given immediate responsibility, mentored by industry-leading engineers, and attend a robust training program, all to provide you with the best possible environment to succeed at DRW.How you will make an impact…Design, develop, test and deploy proprietary software including:
Trading strategy simulation software optimized for distributed computationLarge scale data acquisition, storage, accessibility, and visualizationUltra-low-latency trading strategiesComplex algorithmic trading systemsReal time trade management and risk analysis platformsLow level optimizations for data processingFully automated trading strategiesAdapters for exchange protocolsRobust inter process communication mechanisms
Analyze and tune system performanceCollaborate with experienced teammates to learn and implement bespoke solutions that balance speed, features, and cost to improve our technology stackWhat you bring to the team…A degree in computer science, physics, mathematics or any related engineering discipline graduating between
December 2025
and
August 2026
(Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD)Excellent software development skills in modern C++, Java or PythonSkills in network programming (TCP/IP), multi-threaded applications, computational intelligence, real-time programming or GUI programmingA strong understanding of object-oriented design, data structures and algorithmsA solid foundation in programming with the ability to think, communicate, and code clearlyStrong communication skills to advocate your ideas in a clear and concise manner to the teamDRW 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.For more information about DRW''s processing activities and our use of job applicants'' data, please view our Privacy Notice at https://drw.com/privacy-notice
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