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From day one, you will be entrusted with meaningful responsibility, supported by mentorship from experienced engineers, and participate in a rigorous training program designed to accelerate your growth in this role.\n\nAt DRW, you’ll thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment that values innovation, adaptability, and excellence—providing the tools and opportunities to make a direct difference.\n\nHow You Will Make an Impact:\nYou will design, develop, test, and deploy proprietary software that powers fundamental aspects of our business, such as:\n\nDesign, develop, test and deploy proprietary software including:\n\nUltra‑low‑latency trading strategies\n\nComplex algorithmic trading systems\n\nLow level optimizations for data processing\n\nFully automated trading strategies\n\nAdapters for exchange protocols\n\nRobust inter‑application communication mechanisms\n\nAnalyze and tune system performance\n\nCollaborate with experienced teammates to learn and implement bespoke solutions that balance speed, features, and cost to improve our technology stack\n\nWhat You Bring to the Team:\nYou’ll join us with a strong technical foundation and the ability to collaborate effectively. Specifically, you bring:\n\nA degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related engineering discipline, with graduation expected between December 2026 and June 2027 (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD)\n\nProficiency in modern System Verilog, Verilog or VHDL and C, C++ or Python\n\nSkills in data processing and algorithm development in RTL\n\nA strong grasp of data structures and algorithms\n\nSolid programming fundamentals paired with clear logical thinking and effective communication\n\nThe ability to clearly articulate and advocate for your ideas within a collaborative team environment\n\nDRW is a diversified trading firm with over three decades of experience bringing together sophisticated technology and exceptional talent to operate in markets around the world. We trade using our own capital and at our own risk, giving us the autonomy to move quickly and adapt to new opportunities.\n\nHeadquartered in Chicago, with offices across the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, we participate in a broad range of asset classes, including fixed income, ETFs, equities, FX, commodities, and energy—trading across all major global markets. Beyond traditional trading, we’ve extended our expertise into real estate, venture capital, and cryptoassets.\n\nAt DRW, we value respect, curiosity, and open‑mindedness. We believe that how we work is just as important as what we do. Our culture is defined by high expectations, integrity, innovation, and a willingness to challenge the status quo.\n\nThe annual base salary range for this position is $225,000 depending on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and relevant skill set. The position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. 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