MASS Quantitative Developer

DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience in global markets, operating with their own capital and trading various asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities and Energy.
$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 quantitative trading, requiring expertise in building systematic trading infrastructure for global futures and equities markets. The position offers a competitive base salary range of $175,000 to $225,000, plus an annual discretionary bonus.

The role demands a seasoned professional with at least 5 years of experience in multi-manager hedge funds or investment banks. You'll be responsible for developing industry-leading trading infrastructure, working directly with portfolio managers to implement strategies, and building next-generation execution systems. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Python programming and experience with quantitative modeling and real-time analytics.

DRW stands out as an employer by operating with their own capital and trading at their own risk, allowing for greater autonomy and quick decision-making. The company culture emphasizes respect, curiosity, and innovation, making it an ideal environment for those who thrive on challenges and independent thinking. They offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401k with employer match, and various insurance options.

This position represents an opportunity to work at the intersection of technology and financial markets, building sophisticated trading systems while being part of a firm that values both technical excellence and innovative thinking. The role requires someone who can balance technical expertise with business understanding, making it perfect for a quantitative developer looking to make a significant impact in systematic trading.

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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, recovery, and other necessary tooling
  • 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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