Software Engineer - Trading Operations

DRW
New York, NY
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-to-senior level software engineers with trading operations experience who can work across multiple geographies and programming languages.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with enterprise software experience and prior interaction with front-office trading teams
    — “Substantial prior interaction with the front office and senior management in an active trading environment”
  • Individuals who can deliver polished, ergonomic software solutions tailored to trading desk needs
    — “deliver polished, ergonomic, and elegantly engineered software solutions to business problems faced by the trading operation”

Things to consider

  • On-call support is expected, which may require availability beyond regular working hours
    — “Provide on-call support as needed”
  • The role spans multiple global offices, which may involve international travel or coordination
    — “support to a group of trading desks based in London, Singapore and Chicago”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with enterprise systems and cross-functional collaboration in trading environments
    — “Work with both greenfield and legacy systems across multiple languages (Java, Python)”
  • Emphasize your ability to deliver complete software solutions from prototype to production
    — “Take full ownership of the products you create, from prototype to stable production”
  • Showcase your ability to synthesize and implement solutions for complex trading problems
    — “the ability to work independently, break down problems, and synthesize and implement solutions”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Delivered polished, ergonomic, and elegantly engineered software solutions to business problems faced by the trading operation
Typical background
2+ years of enterprise experience working on systems involving the use of Version Control, Git, Python/Java, Linux

Skills & requirements

Required

JavaPythonVersion ControlGitLinuxEnterprise Scale Software EngineeringFront OfficeMiddle OfficeBack OfficeRisk Management RolesExchange Traded And OTC Products

Preferred

Multiple Programming Languages

Stack & domain

JavaPythonGitLinuxInterpersonal SkillsFinance

About the role

Original posting from DRW via Greenhouse

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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Source: DRW careers (Greenhouse)

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