Senior Software Engineer, Mid-frequency Platform, Up Reference Data Team

DRW

Chicago, Illinois, United States
Base: $175,000 to $225,000; bonus: eligible for an...
On-site
5+ years platform-level software development
Strong computer science fundamentals
Experience building research platforms
DRW is a diversified trading firm seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Reference Data team within the Unified Platform organization

Job Summary

  • DRW is a diversified trading firm seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Reference Data team within the Unified Platform organization.
  • The role involves developing innovative systems for research and trading by processing data at scale and designing scalable pipelines using modern big data patterns.
  • Candidates will benefit from a comprehensive benefits suite including medical insurance, 401k with discretionary match, and an annual discretionary bonus.

Matching Summary

DRW is a diversified trading firm seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Reference Data team within the Unified Platform organization.

Salary

Base: $175,000 to $225,000; Bonus: Eligible for annual discretionary bonus; Benefits: Comprehensive suite including medical, dental, vision, 401k match, and HSA/FSA

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years platform-level software development
  • Strong computer science fundamentals
  • Experience building research platforms
  • Understanding of financial market reference data
  • Comfort working in globally-distributed teams

Nice-to-have

  • Big data technologies like Spark and Delta Lake
  • Cloud-native deployments on AWS and Kubernetes
  • Observability tools such as Splunk and Grafana
  • Passion for refactoring and user experience
  • Ability to learn market microstructure quickly

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years of platform-level software development experience
  • Degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience
  • Familiarity with instrument IDs and feed normalization
  • Experience supporting mid-frequency trading environments

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