Software Developer

As a Software Developer at DRW, you will be an integral member of a team of experienced technologists, quantitative researchers, and traders. You will work closely to solve challenging technological problems across the full tech stack, from hardware and software development to grid computing. You will be surrounded by cutting-edge technology, given immediate responsibility, mentored by industry-leading engineers, and supported through a robust training program.

What you'll do

• Design, develop, test and deploy proprietary software including trading strategy simulation software optimized for distributed computation, large-scale data acquisition and visualization, ultra-low-latency trading strategies, complex algorithmic trading systems, real-time trade management and risk analysis platforms, low-level optimizations for data processing, fully automated trading strategies, exchange protocol adapters, and robust inter-process communication mechanisms
• Analyze and tune system performance
• Collaborate with experienced teammates to learn and implement bespoke solutions that balance speed, features, and cost to improve the technology stack

What you bring

• A degree in computer science, physics, mathematics, or a related engineering discipline, graduating between December 2026 and August 2027 (Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD)
• Excellent software development skills in modern C++, Java, or Python
• Skills in network programming (TCP/IP), multi-threaded applications, computational intelligence, real-time programming, or GUI programming
• A strong understanding of object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithms
• A solid foundation in programming with the ability to think, communicate, and code clearly
• Strong communication skills to advocate your ideas in a clear and concise manner to the team

About DRW

DRW is a diversified trading firm with over three decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. Headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, we trade a variety of asset classes including fixed income, ETFs, equities, FX, commodities, and energy across major global markets, and have expanded into real estate, venture capital, and cryptoassets.