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Software Engineer, Cumberland/FICCO Tools Engineering

DRW
GreenwichMediorFull-time$175k–$225kPosted September 30, 2025

About the Role

DRW's C/FICC Tools Engineering team partners with traders to build scalable, performant trading systems that transform alpha signals, risk management tools, and market visualizations into production solutions. You will operate in two interconnected modes: embedding on trading desks to understand their challenges and deliver specialized solutions, then leveraging that domain knowledge to create reusable patterns for all desks. This role spans both greenfield and legacy systems across multiple programming languages.

  • Embed with trading desks to understand problem spaces and build ergonomic, performant engineering solutions
  • Take full ownership of products from prototype to stable production
  • Work with best-in-class trading tools for Cumberland and FICC options trading desks
  • Build, maintain and extend the central trading platform across multiple languages (Python, Java, C++, Typescript)
  • Provide on-call support as needed

Requirements

  • A minimum of 2+ years' experience using Python, Java, 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 functional programming is a plus
  • 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