Research Engineer: Quantitative Trading Tech & Data Systems

Tradermath; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pharmacy benefits

401(k) match

Disability insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Health savings account

Flexible spending account

Job summary

DRW is a diversified trading firm with three decades of experience using sophisticated technology and exceptional people. We seek a Research Engineer to join a systematic trading team solving challenging tech problems across software design, data engineering, and quantitative modeling.

You will work with researchers to implement studies, simulate strategies, and develop distributed software. The role emphasizes strong C++/Python skills and a passion for finance-driven technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Excellent software development skills in modern C++ and Python.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithms.
• Strong understanding of quantitative finance mathematics.
• Solid foundation in programming with the ability to think, communicate, and code clearly.
• A solid understanding of computer systems at every level of abstraction, including hardware, operating systems, memory, and networks.
• Skills in multithreaded applications.
• An understanding of how to build software for long-term use and broad adoption.
• Demonstrated ability to produce algorithmic code in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with researchers to implement research studies, simulate trading strategies, and develop algorithms to compete in financial markets.
• Design trading strategy simulation software optimized for distributed computation.
• Develop software for large-scale data acquisition, storage, accessibility, and visualization.
• Create user interfaces for data exploration and post-trade analysis.
• Accelerate the research lifecycle from strategy prototype to production deployment.
• Evaluate new technology and improve our technology stack.

Skills

C++

Python

OO design

Data structures

Algorithms

Quant finance math

Multithreading

Long-term software

Fast-paced coding

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or related field

Job description

DRW is a diversified trading firm with three decades of experience using sophisticated technology and exceptional people. We seek a Research Engineer to join a systematic trading team solving challenging tech problems across software design, data engineering, and quantitative modeling.

You will work with researchers to implement studies, simulate strategies, and develop distributed software. The role emphasizes strong C++/Python skills and a passion for finance-driven technology.