Full-Time

UI/Typescript Engineer

Commodities Engineering

Posted on 9/5/2024

DRW

DRW

1,001-5,000 employees

Proprietary trading and risk management firm

Quantitative Finance
Financial Services

Senior

Austin, TX, USA

Position available in Austin or Houston.

Category
Frontend Engineering
Software Engineering
UI/UX & Design
Required Skills
Rust
Python
React.js
Java
TypeScript
C#
Vue.js
C/C++
Selenium
AngularJS
HTML/CSS
Requirements
  • 5 years of experience with web development in a modern front-end framework (React, Angular, Lit, Vue, etc)
  • Great working knowledge of Typescript and CSS
  • Able to manage complex state management paradigms
  • Strong API design and data modeling skills
  • User Experience design skills for data-dense Financial/B2B applications, with an appreciation for design systems/component libraries
  • Experience writing software with large datasets and high availability
  • A keen understanding of browser performance optimization techniques
  • Best practices for client-side code testing using tooling such as Cypress, Playwright, Selenium, Puppeteer, React Testing Library, etc
  • Familiarity with AG Grid and common charting libraries (HighCharts, D3, etc)
  • Experience with at least one 'back-end' programming language (Python, Java, C++, C#, Rust, etc.)
Responsibilities
  • Create tools and workflows that enable exploratory research
  • Develop products from inception to production, identifying business needs, user experience, and product evangelism
  • Craft APIs that enable research productivity
  • Build and iterate on platform software to improve developer experience as well as user experience
  • Build web user interfaces for data exploration and delivery of research results
  • Build systems to enable automated testing of systematic trading web-applications and deployment into our production trading environment
  • 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 operate in various financial markets. The firm focuses on developing trading strategies that utilize advanced technology and data analytics to manage risk and achieve high returns. By serving institutional clients such as hedge funds and investment banks, RGM Advisors maintains a flexible business model that allows it to trade its own money, rather than clients' funds. This approach enables better risk management and the potential for greater profits through sophisticated algorithms and market-making strategies. RGM Advisors distinguishes itself from competitors with its global presence and commitment to attracting top talent, ensuring that employees have the tools they need to excel and are rewarded for their 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

  • Increased adoption of machine learning enhances predictive accuracy and risk management.
  • DeFi platforms offer new opportunities for higher returns in crypto-assets.
  • Quantum computing shows promise in optimizing complex trading algorithms.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from algorithmic trading firms could erode market share.
  • Regulatory scrutiny on crypto-assets may impact DRW's operations.
  • Volatility in energy markets due to geopolitical tensions poses significant risks.

What makes DRW unique

  • DRW combines technology, research, and risk management for trading opportunities.
  • They operate using their own capital, allowing for quick pivots in strategy.
  • 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

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