Python Software Engineer, Trading Platform

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day technology requirements of our proprietary trading systems
• Accelerate trading and research analysis workflows by utilizing and expanding on DRW’s in-house infrastructure and improve productivity
• Evaluate new technologies and identify/deprecate legacy code to improve on the current technological stack
• Collaborate with other engineers, traders, and researchers to design custom frameworks or end-user solutions
• Write performance sensitive code and user-friendly APIs to facilitate access to our in-house data analysis infrastructure
• Lead design discussions and conduct code reviews to maintain high standards and quality of written code

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related Engineering discipline
• 5+ years of experience building demanding, live systems in Python
• In-depth knowledge of Python and keeps up with current standards (3.11 onwards)
• Up-to-date knowledge of the Python ecosystem: third party libraries, packaging in-built Python libraries
• Knowledge of a systems language such as C, C++, Rust, etc.
• Solid understanding of data structures
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must care about the user-experience/UX component
• Knowledge of CI software, such as TeamCity or Jenkins
• Familiarity with Linux
• Ability to mentor others and lead small projects

Bonus Points

• Experience in the trading industry
• Familiarity with the scientific python stack
• Understanding of the latest in python package management

Pay

The annual base salary range for this position is $150,000 to $180,000 depending on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and relevant skill set. The position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Benefits

DRW offers a comprehensive suite of employee benefits including group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance, 401k (with discretionary employer match), short and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.