Trading Systems Engineer • Mid-Level

Who you are

You have a strong background in systems engineering, particularly in trading environments, and are adept at providing technical support in high-pressure situations. Your experience includes working with web development technologies such as JavaScript, React, and Vue, allowing you to contribute effectively to the development of scalable and efficient trading systems. You thrive in collaborative settings, working closely with traders, researchers, and developers to ensure optimal performance and profitability in trading operations.

You possess excellent problem-solving skills and a keen understanding of trading systems, which enables you to maintain a healthy trading environment. Your ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders, including operations and infrastructure teams, is crucial for coordinating efforts and ensuring seamless interactions with exchanges and brokers.

What you'll do

As a Trading Systems Engineer at DRW, you will be responsible for providing mission-critical support for our proprietary trading systems. This includes maintaining system health and performance, as well as offering on-the-floor technical support to traders. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to work on longer-term engineering projects aimed at enhancing trading profitability through scalable and efficient systems. Your role will involve coordinating with operations and business liaisons to facilitate communication with exchanges and brokers, ensuring that our trading strategies are executed flawlessly.

You will also engage in continuous improvement initiatives, identifying areas for optimization within our trading workflows and systems. Your contributions will directly impact the effectiveness of our trading operations, making your role vital to the success of the Equity Options team. You will be expected to stay updated with the latest technologies and trends in trading systems to ensure that DRW remains at the forefront of the industry.

What we offer

At DRW, we foster a culture of innovation and integrity, where your contributions are valued and recognized. You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that encourages autonomy and collaboration. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us in shaping the future of trading technology and making a significant impact in the financial markets.