Python Engineer, Prediction Markets & Real-Time Trading

DRW Holdings, LLC.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance

401k with discretionary employer match

Short and long-term disability insurance

Job summary

A global trading firm based in Chicago is seeking a Software Engineer for their Prediction Markets Desk. The candidate will develop systems that transition ideas to production trading, including real-time pricing and risk management solutions. Required qualifications include a minimum of 2 years in Python, experience with trade systems, and excellent communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 to $225,000, alongside various employee benefits and a discretionary bonus.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2+ years' experience in Python, with the ability to work comfortably across multiple programming languages.
• Experience building trade capture, position management, middle-office, or reconciliation systems.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills — you communicate clearly with traders, researchers, and other engineers.

Responsibilities

• Grow research tooling and infrastructure to support the business.
• Implement trading signals and strategies.
• Take full ownership of the products you create, from prototype to stable production.

Skills

Python

Real-time data processing

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering

Tools

Linux

Job description

A global trading firm based in Chicago is seeking a Software Engineer for their Prediction Markets Desk. The candidate will develop systems that transition ideas to production trading, including real-time pricing and risk management solutions. Required qualifications include a minimum of 2 years in Python, experience with trade systems, and excellent communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 to $225,000, alongside various employee benefits and a discretionary bonus.