At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop innovative software solutions using cutting-edge technology.
- Company: Join DRW, a leading trading firm with a culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, health benefits, and a robust training programme.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for career growth and autonomy.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in tech while learning from industry-leading engineers.
- Qualifications: Pursuing a degree in computer science or related field with strong coding skills.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
Our formula for success is to hire exceptional people, encourage their ideas and reward their results. As a Software Developer, you will be an integral member of a team of experienced technologists, quantitative researchers, and traders. Your team will work closely to solve challenging technological problems by contributing to our full tech stack, from hardware and software development to grid computing. We are looking for individuals eager to learn new technologies to create innovative solutions and choose the right tools to directly impact our business. You will be surrounded by cutting‑edge technology, given immediate responsibility, mentored by industry‑leading engineers, and attend a robust training program, all to provide you with the best possible environment to succeed at DRW.
How you will make an impact…
- Design, develop, test and deploy proprietary software such as:
- Trading strategy simulation software optimized for distributed computation
- Large scale data acquisition, storage, accessibility, and visualization
- Ultra‑low‑latency trading strategies
- Complex algorithmic trading systems
- Real time trade management and risk analysis platforms
- Low level optimizations for data processing
- Fully automated trading strategies
- Adapters for exchange protocols
- Robust inter process communication mechanisms
- Analyze and tune system performance
- Collaborate with experienced teammates to learn and implement bespoke solutions that balance speed, features, and cost to improve our technology stack
What you bring to the team…
- A degree in computer science, physics, mathematics, or any related engineering discipline graduating between December 2026 and August 2027 (Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD)
- Excellent software development skills in modern C++, Java, or Python
- Skills in network programming (TCP/IP), multi‑threaded applications, computational intelligence, real‑time programming, or GUI programming
- A strong understanding of object‑oriented design, data structures, and algorithms
- A solid foundation in programming with the ability to think, communicate, and code clearly
- Strong communication skills to advocate your ideas in a clear and concise manner to the team
DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. 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 throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, we trade a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities, and Energy across all major global markets. We have also leveraged our expertise and technology to expand into three non‑traditional strategies: real estate, venture capital, and cryptoassets. We operate with respect, curiosity, and open minds. The people who thrive here share our belief that it’s not just what we do that matters – it's how we do it. DRW is a place of high expectations, integrity, innovation, and a willingness to challenge consensus.
Software Developer employer: DRW
DRW is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and innovative work culture in the heart of London. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, we offer opportunities for professional development and collaboration with leading quantitative researchers. Our commitment to cutting-edge technology and a supportive environment makes DRW an ideal place for Software Engineers looking to make a meaningful impact in the world of quantitative trading.
