DRW
Chicago, IL
Hybrid

Data Engineer, Research Data Management

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DRW is a technology-driven, diversified principal trading firm. We trade our own capital at our own risk, across a broad range of asset classes, instruments and strategies, in financial markets around the world. As the markets have evolved over the past 25 years, so has DRW – maximizing opportunities to include real estate, cryptoassets and venture capital. With over 1000 employees at our Chicago headquarters and offices around the world, we work together to solve complex problems, challenge consensus and deliver meaningful results. It’s a place of high expectations, deep curiosity and thoughtful collaboration.

As a Data Engineer on our Research Data Management team, you will play an integral role in managing various datasets used by Traders and Quantitative Researchers to analyze financial markets, determine trading opportunities, and establish trading strategies.

What you will do in this role: 

  • Help Govern/manage the data storage and data used for research and analysis by the various trading teams globally.
  • Work closely with Traders and Researchers to determine appropriate data sources, and implement processes to onboard and manage new data sources for analysis to unlock future trading opportunities.
  • Design and develop data solutions to help acquire, organize, manage, and control quality of data sets to address the needs of various DRW trading teams and strategies.
  • Design and Develop data analysis tools to enable Portfolio Managers and Traders to optimize existing trading strategies and more easily formulate new trade ideas.
  • Continually monitor data ingestion pipeline and data quality to ensure stability, reliability and quality of the data.

What you will need in this role:

  • 1-3 years of database, ETL and process monitoring experience working with financial markets data
  • Prior experience developing data quality control processes to detect data gaps or inaccuracies
  • Strong technical problem-solving skills
  • Proven ability to work in an agile, fast-paced environment, prioritize multiple tasks and projects, and efficiently handle the demands of a trading environment.
  • Familiarity with various database designs and their tradeoffs (Relational, Columnar, NoSQL, etc.)
  • Experience with SQL query construction and SQL optimization
  • Python coding requiring a basic Python coding skills test
  • Familiarity with a large scale data processing engine such as Presto, Spark, Dask or similar
  • Familiarity with Amazon Web Services or other cloud providers

Additional skills or experience which enhance consideration for this role:

  • Python programming skills: Pandas, Jupyter Notebooks, Numpy, and SciPy
  • Prior experience with RDMS techniques: stored procedures, table functions, partitioning or advanced SQL
  • Prior experience with AWS services such as S3, Athena, CloudWatch, SageMaker
  • Familiarity with compressed / optimized file formats for data storage such as Parquet and HDF5
  • Prior experience working with R, Matlab, or Tableau
  • Prior experience developing REST, GraphQL or OData services
  • Prior experience with Java, Scala, C++, Rust, Go or a systems programming language.

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What are DRW Perks + Benefits

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Pair programming
Open office floor plan
Employee resource groups
Employee-led culture committees
Hybrid work model
In-person all-hands meetings
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
We are committed to creating in-office as well as remote environments to support collaboration and belonging for all of our employees. Success at DRW is measured by performance, not location.
Diversity
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Team workouts
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Childcare benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Adoption Assistance
Company sponsored family events
Fertility benefits
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Bereavement leave benefits
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free daily meals
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Onsite office parking
Recreational clubs
Relocation assistance
Fitness stipend
Home-office stipend for remote employees
Meditation space
Mother's room
Onsite gym
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Tuition reimbursement
Lunch and learns
DRW hosts lunch and learn meetings once per month.
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Continuing education available during work hours
Online course subscriptions available
Customized development tracks
Paid industry certifications
Personal development training
Apprenticeship programs

Additional Perks + Benefits

We also offer on-site yoga, meditation classes, trivia nights., massages, and wine tastings. We also support professional development through mentorship programs, speaker series and "Geek Lunches."

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