Head Of Engineering, Algorithmic Trading Group

DRW

Chicago, Illinois, United States
Base: $300,000 to $350,000 annually; bonus: eligib...
On-site
10+ years software engineering experience
5+ years senior engineering leadership
Build latency-sensitive distributed systems
DRW is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead the software and hardware effort for its Algorithmic Trading Group

Job Summary

  • DRW is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead the software and hardware effort for its Algorithmic Trading Group.
  • The role requires setting technical direction across low-latency trading systems, custom hardware, and risk management infrastructure.
  • Candidates must demonstrate a track record of building highly reliable systems with near-zero defect rates while leading a team of experienced engineers.

Matching Summary

DRW is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead the software and hardware effort for its Algorithmic Trading Group.

Salary

Base: $300,000 to $350,000 annually; Bonus: Eligible for annual discretionary bonus; Benefits: Comprehensive suite including medical, dental, vision, 401k match, disability, life insurance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years software engineering experience
  • 5+ years senior engineering leadership
  • Build latency-sensitive distributed systems
  • Lead teams of 20+ engineers
  • Zero-tolerance approach to production outages

Nice-to-have

  • Strong familiarity with generative AI tools
  • Vision for autonomous agent deployment
  • Culture of technical excellence
  • Ability to balance short-term vs long-term goals

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 10+ years progressive software engineering experience
  • 5+ years in senior engineering leadership role
  • Proven ability to recruit and lead high-performing teams

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