Software Engineer, Research — Quant Trading Systems

DRW; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive employee benefits

401(k) with discretionary employer match

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

A leading trading firm based in Chicago is seeking a Software Engineer to develop full-stack solutions for global trading operations. Candidates should have strong Python experience and be able to manage complex data systems. The role involves collaboration with quantitative researchers to enhance trading strategies, requiring initiative and independence. This position offers a competitive salary range and a comprehensive benefits package, including discretionary bonuses and extensive insurance options.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have strong initiative and proven experience independently driving projects to completion.
• Built complex systems in modern Python that are maintainable and safely refactorable.
• A working knowledge of type safety and type systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, document, and maintain software and infrastructure needed for quantitative financial research.
• Accelerate the research lifecycle from data engineering to feature generation and analysis.
• Provide on‑call support as needed.

Skills

Python experience

Managing large, evolving timeseries data

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong internal motivation

Job description

A leading trading firm based in Chicago is seeking a Software Engineer to develop full-stack solutions for global trading operations. Candidates should have strong Python experience and be able to manage complex data systems. The role involves collaboration with quantitative researchers to enhance trading strategies, requiring initiative and independence. This position offers a competitive salary range and a comprehensive benefits package, including discretionary bonuses and extensive insurance options.