Chief Engineer – Low-Latency Algorithmic Trading

DRW Holdings, LLC.

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 300,000 - 350,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance
401k with discretionary employer match
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life and AD&D insurance

Job summary

DRW Holdings, LLC. is looking for a Head of Engineering for the Algorithmic Trading Group in Chicago. This leadership role involves guiding a team of 30 engineers in developing top-tier trading systems and implementing AI practices. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in software engineering, with proven leadership in delivering reliable distributed systems. The annual salary ranges from $300,000 to $350,000, accompanied by a bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in a senior engineering leadership role.
  • Demonstrated track record of building and operating highly reliable, latency-sensitive distributed systems.
  • Proven ability to recruit, develop, and lead high-performing engineering teams of 20+ engineers.

Responsibilities

  • Set the technical direction across the full stack, spanning low-latency trading systems and custom hardware.
  • Own production reliability by setting the standards for code quality and release discipline.
  • Lead, mentor, and grow the engineering team, fostering a culture of technical excellence.

Skills

Software engineering
Leadership
Distributed systems
AI coding tools
Engineering practices

Education

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

Job description

DRW Holdings, LLC. is looking for a Head of Engineering for the Algorithmic Trading Group in Chicago. This leadership role involves guiding a team of 30 engineers in developing top-tier trading systems and implementing AI practices. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in software engineering, with proven leadership in delivering reliable distributed systems. The annual salary ranges from $300,000 to $350,000, accompanied by a bonus and comprehensive benefits.
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