Software Developer

Employment Type: [Not Specified] Location Type: [Not Specified] Salary: $175,000 (annual base salary, depending on experience, qualifications, and relevant skill set)

Position Overview

DRW is seeking exceptional individuals to join our team as Software Developers. You will be an integral part of a team of experienced technologists, quantitative researchers, and traders, working collaboratively to solve challenging technological problems across our full tech stack, from hardware and software development to grid computing. We are looking for individuals eager to learn new technologies, create innovative solutions, and utilize the right tools to directly impact our business. At DRW, you will be immersed in cutting-edge technology, given immediate responsibility, mentored by industry-leading engineers, and provided with a robust training program to ensure your success.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy proprietary software, including:
  • Trading strategy simulation software optimized for distributed computation.
  • Large-scale data acquisition, storage, accessibility, and visualization.
  • Ultra-low-latency trading strategies.
  • Complex algorithmic trading systems.
  • Real-time trade management and risk analysis platforms.
  • Low-level optimizations for data processing.
  • Fully automated trading strategies.
  • Adapters for exchange protocols.
  • Robust inter-process communication mechanisms.
• Analyze and tune system performance.
• Collaborate with experienced teammates to learn and implement bespoke solutions that balance speed, features, and cost to improve our technology stack.

Requirements

• A degree in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or any related engineering discipline, graduating between December 2025 and June 2026 (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD).
• Excellent software development skills in modern C++, Java, or Python.
• Skills in network programming (TCP/IP), multi-threaded applications, computational intelligence, real-time programming, or GUI programming.
• A strong understanding of object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithms.
• A solid foundation in programming with the ability to think, communicate, and code clearly.
• Strong communication skills to advocate your ideas in a clear and concise manner to the team.

About DRW

DRW is a diversified trading firm with over three decades of experience, combining sophisticated technology and exceptional people to operate in markets worldwide. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, operating with our own capital and trading at our own risk. Headquartered in Chicago with offices globally, we trade various asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities, and Energy across major global markets. We have also expanded into real estate, venture capital, and cryptoassets.

We operate with respect, curiosity, and open minds. Our culture fosters high expectations, integrity, innovation, and a willingness to challenge consensus.

Benefits

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.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• The position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Application Instructions

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