Python Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day technology requirements of proprietary trading systems
• Accelerate trading and research analysis workflows by expanding in-house infrastructure
• Evaluate new technologies and identify/deprecate legacy code to improve the technological stack
• Collaborate with engineers, traders, and researchers to design custom frameworks or end-user solutions
• Write performance sensitive code and user-friendly APIs for data analysis infrastructure
• Lead design discussions and conduct code reviews to maintain high standards

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related Engineering discipline
• Minimum of 3 years of experience building demanding, live systems in Python
• In-depth knowledge of Python (3.11 onwards)
• Up-to-date knowledge of the Python ecosystem, including third-party libraries and packaging
• Solid understanding of data structures
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of CI software such as TeamCity or Jenkins
• Familiarity with Linux
• Ability to mentor others and lead small projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the trading industry
• Familiarity with the scientific python stack
• Understanding of the latest in python package management

About the Company

DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world.