Software Engineer Intern (Data Engineering)

re-zoo-me; Singapore; On-site; SGD 11,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

DRW is seeking a Software Engineer Intern (Data Engineering) in Singapore to build data pipelines for ingestion and analysis of datasets. You will work with senior data engineers and stakeholders on greenfield and established projects, focusing on robust data infrastructure and services for traders.

You will also explore city life with organized social events while learning in a dynamic trading environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a related field with an expected graduation between Dec 2027 and Jun 2028.
• Knowledge of relational databases, Pandas, and data engineering concepts is essential.
• Strong Python development skills and a fast learner with curiosity about new tech.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and operate reliable Python data pipelines for trading, research and analytics.
• Contribute to data quality, data modelling, databases and Kubernetes initiatives.
• Collaborate with researchers to understand needs and deliver bespoke data/analysis solutions.
• Assist in designing and evolving legacy and greenfield data systems within a small team.

Skills

Python

Pandas

Data engineering

PostgreSQL

Education

Bachelor’s in CS/EE/CE/Physics/Math or related

Tools

Kubernetes

Job description

Our formula for success is to hire exceptional people, encourage their ideas and reward their results.

As a Software Engineer Intern (Data Engineering), you'll join the Commodities trading group to build data pipelines for the ingestion and analysis of datasets. The role entails working closely with senior data engineers and key stakeholders across both greenfield and established projects. It will be focused on building efficient and resilient data pipelines to get valuable data to our traders, with opportunities to help design and build the core data infrastructure, frameworks and services used across the group as your experience grows. While your days will have you engrossed with complex data-related challenges, your evenings will be spent exploring the city with organized social events to truly discover what it is like to live and work in Singapore.

How You Will Make An Impact…

• Build and operate reliable Python data pipelines that ingest structured and unstructured data for trading, research and analytics
• Alongside core data ingestion and support work, contribute to complementary engineering initiatives across areas such as data quality, data modelling, databases and Kubernetes.
• Work directly with researchers to understand their needs and develop bespoke data and analysis solutions
• Contribute to the design and evolution of both legacy and greenfield systems within a small team of experienced engineers

What You Bring To The Team…

• Are pursuing a bachelor’s in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, mathematics or any related science discipline and have an expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028
• Knowledge and experience with:
  • Relational databases (postgres preferred)
  • Pandas
  • Data engineering
• Exhibit excellent software development skills in Python and a deep curiosity to learn and absorb new technologies quickly
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

What To Expect During The Internship…

• Meaningful projects: You’ll receive a challenging project to complete during your time here. Each project, advised by a software engineer, promotes a comprehensive learning experience and provides you with meaningful work experience.
• Community: Throughout the summer, we host a variety of educational, social and team-building activities to foster friendship and camaraderie.
• Mentorship: You’ll build a professional relationship with an experienced mentor in your field. Mentors and mentees meet to discuss goals, challenges and professional development and explore the city together at our mentor outings.

DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trading at our own risk.

Headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, we trade a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities and Energy across all major global markets. We have also leveraged our expertise and technology to expand into three non-traditional strategies: real estate, venture capital and cryptoassets.

We operate with respect, curiosity and open minds. The people who thrive here share our belief that it’s not just what we do that matters–it's how we do it. DRW is a place of high expectations, integrity, innovation and a willingness to challenge consensus.

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