Staff Software Engineer, Trading Platforms
The Voleon Group$270,000 - $300,000/year
Full Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Trading, FinanceIndustries
Requirements
- 5-10+ years working in trade support, site reliability engineering or related fields
- Bachelor’s degree in STEM or related field
- Basic networking knowledge, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP and common network troubleshooting tools
- Familiarity with trading platforms and financial markets
- Experience working in a production Kubernetes environment
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues under pressure
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Thrives in high-pressure situations while working alongside traders, developers and other engineering teams
- Experience with scripting languages (e.g. Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation tasks
- Knowledge of Linux/Unix environments
Responsibilities
- Maintaining the health and availability of a world class trading eco-system
- Responding to support requests from our traders and software engineers
- Liaising with external trading partners, such as financial exchanges and clearing firms, to resolve technical problems
- Onboarding new trading desks, trading systems and technologies
Skills
Kubernetes
TCP/IP
DNS
DHCP
network troubleshooting
SRE
trading platforms
financial markets
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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