Senior Software Engineer, Cumberland/Options Data DRW · · Chicago, United States 6 hours ago

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Long-term disability

Job summary

DRW's Data Engineering team develops scalable datasets and data infrastructure to support trading activities across asset classes. You will own data products from concept to production, collaborating with traders, researchers, and other engineers.

You will design and maintain batch and real-time systems, build fast data-access APIs, and ensure data quality and reliability in high-throughput environments. A bachelor's degree in a quantitative field is required; experience with Linux, Airflow,

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with Python, Java, or C++
• Experience delivering production data systems in fast-paced environments
• Strong problem solving and communication skills
• Experience with financial markets a plus

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver data solutions across trading activities.
• Own data products from concept to production.
• Design, build, and maintain batch and real-time data pipelines.
• Develop APIs for fast, intuitive data retrieval (historical and live).
• Provide on-call support as needed

Skills

Python

Java

C++

End-user interaction

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's or higher in CS/Math/Stats/Engineering

Tools

Airflow

Dagster

Kafka

Delta Lake

Apache Iceberg

SQL/Relational Databases

Job description

DRW is a diversified trading firm with over three 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 trade 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.

About the Team

The DRW C/Options Data Engineering team is essential to developing valuable datasets and scalable data infrastructure critical to our trading operations. We work closely with traders, researchers, and other engineering teams to ensure seamless data flow and accessibility, supporting data-driven decision-making. Our systems are designed to handle large volumes of data, maintain quality and integrity, and provide robust APIs for fast, ergonomic data retrieval.

About the Role

In this role you will:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver data solutions that support diverse trading activities.
• Take full ownership of data products, guiding them from initial concept through to stable production.
• Design, build, and maintain systems for both batch processing and real-time streaming of time series datasets, ensuring high data quality and reliability.
• Develop APIs and data access methods for fast, intuitive retrieval of historical and live data, working with both new and existing systems.
• Provide on‑call support as needed.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2+ years of experience using at least one of Python, Java, and C++, with the ability to work comfortably in multiple programming languages.
• A track record of working directly with end customers, scoping and delivering production systems in fast‑moving and ambiguous environments.
• Ability to dive deep into complex problems, develop intuitive understandings, spot risks early, and minimize complexity.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills—you communicate clearly with stakeholders and other engineers while fostering a collaborative, supportive working environment.
• Experience in financial markets, especially in delta one, store of value, and/or FICC options trading.
• Experience with Linux‑based, concurrent, high‑throughput, low‑latency software systems.
• Experience with pipeline orchestration frameworks such as Airflow or Dagster.
• Experience with streaming platforms such as Kafka, data lake platforms such as Delta Lake or Apache Iceberg, and relational databases.
• A bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.

The annual base salary range for this position is $175,000–$225,000, depending on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and relevant skill set. The position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, DRW offers a comprehensive suite of employee benefits, including group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) with discretionary employer match, short- and long‑term disability insurance, life and AD&D insurance, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.

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