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Senior Software Engineer, C/FICCO Data

DRW
🇺🇸ChicagoSeniorFull-time$175k–$225kPosted March 23, 2026

About the Role

The DRW C/FICCO Data Engineering team develops valuable datasets and scalable data infrastructure critical to trading operations. In this role you will collaborate with cross-functional teams including traders and researchers to deliver data solutions that support diverse trading activities. You will take full ownership of data products from concept through production, designing and maintaining systems for batch processing and real-time streaming of time series datasets. Additionally, you will develop APIs and data access methods for fast retrieval of historical and live data, and provide on-call support as needed.

Requirements

  • A minimum of 2+ years' experience using at least one of Python, Java, and C++, and can work comfortably in multiple programming languages
  • A track record of working directly with end customers, scoping and delivering production systems in fast-moving and ambiguous environments
  • Ability to dive deep into complex problems, develop intuitive understandings, spot risks early, and minimize complexity
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills - you communicate clearly with stakeholders as well as other engineers, fostering a collaborative, supportive working environment
  • Experience in the financial markets, especially in delta one, store of value, and/or FICC options trading
  • Experience with Linux-based, concurrent, high-throughput, low-latency software systems
  • Experience with pipeline orchestration frameworks (e.g. Airflow, Dagster)
  • Experience with streaming platforms (e.g. Kafka), data lake platforms (e.g. Delta Lake, Apache Iceberg), and relational databases
  • Have a Bachelors or advanced degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, or equivalent work experience

What You'll Get

  • $175k–$225k base salary
  • 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