Trading Systems Engineer

Overview

DRW is a diversified trading firm with over three decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets worldwide. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trading at our own risk. Headquartered in Chicago with offices across the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, we trade a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities, and Energy. We have also expanded into real estate, venture capital, and cryptoassets. We operate with respect, curiosity, and open minds, guided by high expectations, integrity, innovation, and a willingness to challenge consensus.

Position

Trading Systems Engineer

You’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow while supporting our trading technology. You’ll work closely with trading, infrastructure, and software development teams to keep systems running smoothly, gaining experience with exchanges, traders, and developers to help resolve technical issues and assist with ongoing improvements.

Responsibilities

• Keep trading systems healthy and available by proactively spotting and resolving potential issues
• Respond to trader and engineer requests with urgency and awareness of the broader operational context
• Participate in onboarding new desks and systems, anticipating how they’ll fit into the broader ecosystem
• Learn the trading environment deeply to anticipate challenges and suggest improvements

Qualifications & Skills

• 1–3 years of experience in trade support, systems administration, site reliability engineering, or a related technical role (internships or projects count)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related STEM field
• Basic understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) and ability to use common troubleshooting tools
• Exposure to containerized applications (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus
• Ability to think through and troubleshoot technical problems under time pressure
• Clear communication skills, written and verbal
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) for basic automation tasks
• Experience with Linux/Unix environments (basic command line skills)

Values

• Intent over Instruction: we’ll share the objective; you help determine the best path to get there
• Responsibility and trustworthiness: follow through and communicate progress and results clearly
• Continuous learning and adaptability: adjust as conditions change while keeping the mission in mind
• Collaboration: seek input when needed but are comfortable making informed decisions independently

About You

• You enjoy diagnosing problems and thinking creatively about solutions
• You’re excited about fast-moving environments and want to see your work make an impact quickly
• You learn by doing and feel comfortable diving into unfamiliar technology

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