Python Software Engineer, Trading Platform
DRWAbout the Role
DRW is seeking an exceptional Software Engineer to join a newly created team responsible for designing and developing tools and infrastructure used by Traders and Quantitative Researchers. In this role, you will collaborate with people across the firm to provide cutting-edge technology solutions that expand the existing trading platform while promoting software engineering best practices.
- Manage day-to-day technology requirements of proprietary trading systems
- Accelerate trading and research analysis workflows by utilizing and expanding DRW's in-house infrastructure
- Evaluate new technologies and identify/deprecate legacy code to improve the technological stack
- Collaborate with engineers, traders, and researchers to design custom frameworks and end-user solutions
- Write performance-sensitive code and user-friendly APIs for in-house data analysis infrastructure
- Lead design discussions and conduct code reviews to maintain high standards of code quality
Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day technology requirements of our proprietary trading systems
- Accelerate trading and research analysis workflows by utilizing and expanding on DRW's in-house infrastructure and improve productivity
- Evaluate new technologies and identify/deprecate legacy code to improve on the current technological stack
- Collaborate with other engineers, traders, and researchers to design custom frameworks or end-user solutions
- Write performance sensitive code and user-friendly APIs to facilitate access to our in-house data analysis infrastructure
- Lead design discussions and conduct code reviews to maintain high standards and quality of written code
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related Engineering discipline
- 5+ years of experience building demanding, live systems in Python
- In-depth knowledge of Python and keeps up with current standards (3.11 onwards)
- Up-to-date knowledge of the Python ecosystem: third party libraries, packaging in-built Python libraries
- Knowledge of a systems language such as C, C++, Rust, etc.
- Solid understanding of data structures
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Must care about the user-experience/UX component
- Knowledge of CI software, such as TeamCity or Jenkins
- Familiarity with Linux
- Ability to mentor others and lead small projects
- Experience in the trading industry
- Familiarity with the scientific python stack
- Understanding of the latest in python package management
What You'll Get
- $150k–$180k base salary
- Group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance
- 401k (with discretionary employer match)
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Health savings accounts
- Flexible spending accounts