Chief Engineer, Algorithmic Trading Systems

P2P; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance

401k with discretionary employer match

Short- and long-term disability

Health savings accounts

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

DRW is seeking a Head of Engineering for their Algorithmic Trading Group in Chicago. The role involves leading a team of approximately 30 engineers to set technical directions for low-latency trading systems and ensure production reliability. Candidates must have over 10 years of experience in software engineering and proven leadership abilities. The annual salary ranges from $300,000 to $400,000, and the position is eligible for a discretionary bonus, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in software engineering.
• At least 5 years in a senior engineering leadership role.
• Proven ability to lead high-performing engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Set technical direction across full stack for algorithmic trading.
• Partner with trading and research teams for strategic balance.
• Lead and mentor a collaborative engineering team.

Skills

Software engineering leadership

Building reliable systems

AI coding tools

Recruitment and team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

DRW is seeking a Head of Engineering for their Algorithmic Trading Group in Chicago. The role involves leading a team of approximately 30 engineers to set technical directions for low-latency trading systems and ensure production reliability. Candidates must have over 10 years of experience in software engineering and proven leadership abilities. The annual salary ranges from $300,000 to $400,000, and the position is eligible for a discretionary bonus, along with a comprehensive benefits package.