Software Engineer - Prediction Markets (Python)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive employee benefits

401(k) with discretionary employer match

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

A diversified trading firm in Chicago seeks a Software Engineer for its Prediction Markets Desk. The role involves building systems for production trading, specifically in Python, while collaborating with traders and quantitative researchers. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in Python, familiarity with real-time data processing, and a degree in a relevant field. The position offers a competitive salary range from $150,000 to $225,000, plus bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years' experience in Python and ability to work with multiple programming languages.
• Experience building trade capture, position management, middle-office or reconciliation systems.
• Ability to dive deep into complex problems and develop intuitive understandings.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Python

Real-time data processing

Financial markets knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Education

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

Tools

Linux-based systems

Job description

About the Company

DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience that combines sophisticated technology and exceptional people to trade markets worldwide. Headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe and Asia, we handle a variety of asset classes and have expanded into real estate, venture capital and cryptoassets.

About the Team

DRW's Prediction Markets Desk is a new trading desk building trading across prediction‑market venues. The desk seeks engineers who want to own critical systems in a fast‑moving, high‑autonomy environment. We embed deeply with quantitative researchers and traders to transform pricing models, risk frameworks and trade lifecycle requirements into reliable production systems.

About the Role

Software Engineers on the Prediction Markets Desk will build systems that take the desk from idea to production trading, including real‑time pricing input pipelines, middle office, cross‑venue reconciliation, and risk management.

• During a build phase, you will be directly embedded with the desk lead and quantitative researchers, navigating ambiguity in requirements, making trade‑offs, and delivering systems that the desk depends on to know what it owns, what it paid, and whether its books are clean.
• As the desk matures, you will harden and extend these systems — extracting reusable patterns, improving reliability and scaling infrastructure to support new venues and market categories.

In this role you will

• Grow research tooling and infrastructure to support the business.
• Implement trading signals and strategies.
• Create infrastructure that allows the desk to efficiently capture market opportunity.
• Take full ownership of the products you create, from prototype to stable production.
• Work with both greenfield and legacy systems, primarily in Python.
• Provide on‑call support as needed.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2+ years' experience in Python and the ability to work comfortably across multiple programming languages.
• A track record of working directly with end customers, scoping and delivering production systems in fast‑moving and ambiguous environments.
• Experience building trade capture, position management, middle‑office or reconciliation systems.
• Familiarity with real‑time data processing and multi‑venue environments.
• Familiarity interacting with on‑chain data.
• Understanding of trading operations (order lifecycle, break resolution, audit trails, PnL calculation).
• Ability to dive deep into complex problems, develop intuitive understandings, spot risks early and minimize complexity.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills — you communicate clearly with traders, researchers, and other engineers, fostering a collaborative, supportive working environment.
• Experience in the financial markets, crypto or prediction markets is a plus.
• Experience with linux‑based, concurrent, high‑throughput software systems.
• Hold a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering or equivalent work experience.

Compensation & Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $150,000 to $225,000 depending on experience, qualifications and relevant skill set. The position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. DRW offers a comprehensive suite of employee benefits including group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) (with discretionary employer match), short and long‑term disability, life and AD&D insurance, health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts.

EEO Statement

As set forth in DRW's Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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