DRW · 6 hours ago
Python Software Engineer, Trading Platform
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $180K/yr
5+ years expDRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience in sophisticated technology and exceptional people. They are seeking a Software Engineer to join a new team responsible for designing and developing tools and infrastructure for Traders and Quantitative Researchers, focusing on expanding their trading platform and promoting software engineering best practices.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Experience in the trading industry
Familiarity with the scientific python stack
Understanding of the latest in python package management
Benefits
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
Company
DRW
DRW is a diversified trading firm that combines technology, research, and risk management to capture trading and investment opportunities.
1001-5000 employees
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