Full-Time

Software Engineer

Commodities Trading, Python

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DRW

DRW

1,001-5,000 employees

Proprietary trading and risk management firm

Quantitative Finance
Financial Services

Senior

Austin, TX, USA

Category
FinTech Engineering
Quantitative Finance
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Rust
Redshift
Python
Airflow
Java
Postgres
Go
C/C++
Linux/Unix
Snowflake
Requirements
  • Strong Python knowledge
  • Passion for developer experience and expertise in API design and usability
  • Experience building and scaling large-scale analysis or machine learning tools
  • Experience with modern data technologies (Postgres, Snowflake, Redshift, Airflow, dbt)
  • Data visualization expertise (Plotly, Panel, Dash)
  • Willingness to support and educate our researchers on best practices in software engineering
  • Experience with a strongly typed or compiled language (e.g., Java, C++, Go, Rust)
  • Ability to own delivery of complex projects end-to-end (stakeholder management, requirement gathering, mentoring junior engineers, etc.)
  • Computer Science or similar degree
Responsibilities
  • Create tools and workflows that enable exploratory research
  • Craft Python APIs that enable research productivity
  • Work with researchers to implement research studies, analytics, and production models for commodities trading
  • Define and maintain our Python research environment, tailored for data intensive workloads
  • Build web user interfaces for data exploration and delivery of research results
  • Build data and machine learning infrastructure to make trading data sets accessible and useful to our researchers
  • Manage production workflows for real-time forecasting, modelling and analytics in our Linux compute environment
  • Build systems for back testing & development of systematic trading strategies and deployment into our production trading environment
  • Work with DRW’s research infrastructure team to leverage our Linux computer cluster
  • Work with our data management teams to refine our processes for data acquisition, storage and accessibility from our research workflows
  • Collaborate with your peers at DRW as a subject matter expert to learn & contribute to research work across the firm

RGM Advisors engages in proprietary trading, using its own capital to participate in various financial markets. The firm employs advanced technology and data analytics to develop trading strategies that manage risk while aiming for high returns. RGM Advisors primarily serves institutional clients, such as hedge funds and investment banks, allowing for a flexible approach to trading since it does not manage clients' funds. Revenue is generated through trading profits, achieved by utilizing sophisticated algorithms and market-making strategies. The company is recognized for its global presence and focuses on attracting top talent, providing them with the tools needed to excel and rewarding exceptional performance.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2001

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Machine learning enhances predictive accuracy in DRW's trading models.
  • DeFi platforms create new opportunities for DRW in crypto-assets.
  • Quantum computing shows potential in solving complex trading problems faster.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from algorithmic trading firms could erode DRW's market share.
  • Cryptocurrency market volatility poses risks to DRW's crypto-assets strategy.

What makes DRW unique

  • DRW combines technology, research, and risk management for diversified trading opportunities.
  • They operate using their own capital, allowing quick pivots to capture opportunities.
  • DRW has expanded into real estate, venture capital, and crypto-assets.

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Benefits

Daily catered breakfast & lunch

Massages

Social events

Gym subsidy

Flexible work arrangements

Monthly tastings

Game room

On-site yoga classes and meditation

Employee led affinity groups

Mentor/mentee outings

Trivia nights

Educational opportunities

DRW-sponsored sports teams

Poker tournament

Private mother's suite