MASS Quantitative Developer

DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience, trading various asset classes globally using sophisticated technology and their own capital.
$175,000 - $225,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
5+ years of experience
Finance

Description For MASS Quantitative Developer

DRW, a prestigious trading firm with a 30+ year legacy, is seeking a MASS Quantitative Developer to join their Multi-Asset Systematic Strategies desk in either New York or Palo Alto. This role combines sophisticated technology with financial markets expertise, offering an opportunity to build industry-leading systematic trading infrastructure for futures and equities globally.

The position requires a seasoned professional with at least 5 years of experience in a multi-manager hedge fund or investment bank environment. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in building real-time analytics, trading system components, and quantitative models, along with expert-level Python programming skills. Knowledge of C++ is considered a plus.

What makes this role particularly attractive is the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in systematic trading, while having direct impact on the firm's trading strategies. The role offers significant autonomy and the chance to work with sophisticated trading infrastructure, making it ideal for developers who are passionate about financial markets and complex systems.

The compensation package is highly competitive, with a base salary range of $175,000 to $225,000, plus an annual discretionary bonus. DRW offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401k with employer match, and various other perks. The company's culture emphasizes respect, curiosity, and innovation, making it an ideal environment for those who thrive on challenges and continuous learning.

Working at DRW means joining a global team that values autonomy and quick decision-making, operating with their own capital and trading at their own risk. The company's presence across major global markets and expansion into non-traditional strategies like real estate, venture capital, and cryptoassets provides unique opportunities for professional growth and development.

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Responsibilities For MASS Quantitative Developer

  • Building industry-leading systematic trading infrastructure for futures and equities globally
  • Working closely with portfolio managers and assist implementing strategies
  • Building next-generation execution infrastructure interfacing with firm's execution systems
  • Implementing real-time features needed for the strategy
  • Achieve highest reliability and resiliency standards through design, tooling, and observability optimizations
  • Build strategy simulation infrastructure supporting a wide variety of strategies

Requirements For MASS Quantitative Developer

Python
  • Minimum 5 years experience at a multi-manager hedge fund or investment bank
  • Prior experience working on a systematic trading desk
  • Prior experience building real-time analytics and trading system components
  • Prior experience building quantitative models and analytics
  • Prior experience building tech infrastructure for observability and recovery
  • Broad understanding of equities and futures market structure and market data
  • Expert-level programming skillset in Python is required
  • Experience with C++ is nice to have

Benefits For MASS Quantitative Developer

401k
Dental Insurance
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
  • Annual discretionary bonus
  • Group medical insurance
  • Pharmacy benefits
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401k with discretionary employer match
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • Health savings accounts
  • Flexible spending accounts

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