Senior Software Engineer, Pricing and Derived Data at DRW

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Trading, FinanceIndustries

Requirements

Interest in working with Elixir and the BEAM
Experience in working on distributed systems as part of a wider team
Fluency in functional, object-oriented and procedural programming languages
Skilled in principles (inferred from truncated text)

Responsibilities

Acting as the primary developer independently leading end-to-end delivery of complex features
Designing, developing and maintaining greenfield and existing API and application services (primarily in Elixir, with small amounts of Python and Java where necessary)
Designing, developing and maintaining realtime data streaming, and batch processing workloads
Providing on-call support as part of our teamwide rotation (split across US and UK time zones)
Contribution to the development of the team, by advancing design and programming best practices, and providing mentorship and collaboration with other members of the team

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

APIsData ServicesPricing ModelsMarket DataDerived DataReal-time SystemsRisk ManagementYield CurvesOption GreeksFixed Income Sensitivities

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for this Senior Software Engineer position?

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Is this role remote or does it require working from an office?

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What technical skills are required for this role?

The role requires experience with BEAM, OTP, and the Elixir ecosystem including Ecto, Broadway, LiveView, and Nx. Candidates should have diverse technical skills to simplify, automate, and eliminate complexity.

What is the company culture like at DRW?

DRW operates with respect, curiosity, and open minds in a place of high expectations, integrity, innovation, and a willingness to challenge consensus. They value autonomy, the ability to quickly pivot, and bringing sophisticated technology together with exceptional people.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Software Engineer role?

Strong candidates have diverse technical and interpersonal skills, can simplify, automate, and eliminate incidental complexity, and work constructively with users and stakeholders to focus on high-impact work. Previous trading and finance experience is beneficial but not required.

DRW

Proprietary trading and risk management firm

About DRW

RGM Advisors engages in proprietary trading using its own capital to operate in various financial markets. The firm focuses on developing trading strategies that utilize advanced technology and data analytics to manage risk and pursue high returns. By serving institutional clients such as hedge funds and investment banks, RGM Advisors maintains a flexible business model that allows it to trade its own money, rather than clients' funds. This approach enables better risk management and the ability to generate revenue through trading profits, achieved by employing sophisticated algorithms and market-making strategies. RGM Advisors is distinguished by its global presence and its commitment to attracting top talent, providing them with the tools needed to excel and rewarding exceptional performance.

Chicago, IllinoisHeadquarters

2001Year Founded

M_AND_ACompany Stage

Quantitative Finance, Financial ServicesIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Daily catered breakfast & lunch

Massages

Social events

Gym subsidy

Flexible work arrangements

Monthly tastings

Game room

On-site yoga classes and meditation

Employee led affinity groups

Mentor/mentee outings

Trivia nights

Educational opportunities

DRW-sponsored sports teams

Poker tournament

Private mother's suite

Risks

Increased competition from algorithmic trading firms may erode DRW's market share.

Cryptocurrency market volatility poses risks to DRW's crypto-assets strategy.

Talent war in tech and finance sectors may impact DRW's ability to retain top talent.

Differentiation

DRW combines technology, research, and risk management for diversified trading opportunities.

They operate using their own capital, allowing quick pivots to capture opportunities.

DRW has expanded into real estate, venture capital, and crypto-assets.

Upsides

Machine learning algorithms enhance predictive accuracy and risk management in trading.

DeFi platforms offer new opportunities for higher returns in crypto-assets.

Quantum computing revolutionizes trading strategies with faster, complex data analysis.

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