DRW
Chicago, IL
Hybrid

Software Engineer, GQMA

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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.

DRW is looking for an exceptional Software Engineer with expertise in designing, building and supporting financial applications and distributed services targeting Front Office users, Risk Management and Operations. You will be joining a team responsible for providing models and analytics to the DRW businesses firm-wide and will be instrumental in helping define and implement the services and tools used for pricing, risk management, PnL and scenario analysis. Your work will be used throughout the organization on a daily basis by traders, risk managers, and back-office analysts. Come join our fast-moving team as we build the next generation of firm-wide services.

To qualify for this role, you:

  • Have 3+ years of experience working in a software engineering role
  • Can demonstrate hands-on proficiency with at least one of the following languages: C#, C++, Python, Java
  • Have a strong educational background with a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics or Mathematics
  • Have experience defining API’s via HTTP or GRPC
  • Have experience with database development, SQL or NoSQL
  • Have experience developing, deploying and supporting distributed services
  • Are able to provide live support of distributed software solutions responsible for the generation of risk and PnL numbers for multiple businesses in different geographical locations
  • Are comfortable with Windows and Linux (Red Hat, Ubuntu) environments
  • Have strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team that includes traders, software engineers, and quants
  • Have a proven track record of working independently with minimal oversight and driving projects and initiatives to completion

Bonus points if you have:

  • Experience working closely with Front Office (trading, research) at a major financial institution
  • Knowledge of Fixed Income products and Interest Rate derivatives (including Risk, PnL attribution, scenario analysis, etc.)
  • Working proficiency with C++, Python, JavaScript
  • Familiarity with common IR derivatives models (Yield Curves, Option Pricing, SABR, etc.)
  • Understanding of the fundamentals of financial derivatives and models used to price them
  • Experience developing web-based UIs
  • Experience with observability and debugging tools (Splunk, Grafana, gdb, windbg)
  • Experience writing batch and shell scripts
  • Experience with statistical analysis and working with large datasets provided in relational or key-value databases
  • Experience with data presentation and visualization

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California residents, please review the California Privacy Notice for information about certain legal rights at https://drw.com/california-privacy-notice.

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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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