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DRW is a global proprietary trading firm headquartered in Chicago that blends advanced technology with market‑making and algorithmic trading. Since its 2002 founding, the firm has built a reputation for deploying machine‑learning models, high‑frequency trading infrastructure, and risk‑management analytics to trade equities, futures, options, and crypto across more than 20 exchanges worldwide.

DRW’s hiring pipeline spans software engineering, data science, quantitative research, risk management, and operations. Engineers build low‑latency exchange connections and real‑time analytics; data scientists develop predictive models for order flow and volatility; quants code statistical arbitrage strategies; and risk analysts monitor capital allocation and regulatory compliance. Candidates can expect hands‑on projects, mentorship from senior traders, and a culture that rewards autonomy, rapid iteration, and continuous learning.

By browsing DRW listings on Job Transparency you gain immediate access to verified salary ranges, employee sentiment scores, and interview difficulty ratings. This data lets you benchmark compensation against industry peers, gauge work‑life balance, and target roles that match your skill level—giving you a clear advantage before you even apply.

Contract Administrator (18 Month Contract)

Company: DRW

Location: Other US Location

Posted Dec 06, 2024

DRW is seeking a Contract Administrator to join their EDT Business team. The role involves reviewing agreements, ensuring legal and stakeholder approvals, managing contract lifecycle meetings, and documenting information in various databases. The position requires at least two years of experience with contracts and legal documents, strong organizational skills, and excellent communication abilities. DRW Montreal is recognized as one of Canada's Best Employers with industry-leading benefits and a focus on employee wellbeing.

Security Analyst

Company: DRW

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Dec 03, 2024

DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience, operating using their own capital and trading at their own risk. They are headquartered in Chicago with offices worldwide and trade a variety of asset classes. They are looking for a Security Analyst to join their team in Chicago, with responsibilities including triage of global security alerts, incident response, and contributing to the security posture. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree, interest in digital forensics and physical security, and experience with SIEM products and SOAR products.

Application Support Specialist

Company: DRW

Location: Other US Location

Posted Dec 03, 2024

DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience, operating in markets around the world. They value autonomy and operate using their own capital and trading at their own risk. The company is headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the US, Canada, Europe, and Asia, and trades a variety of asset classes. They operate with respect, curiosity, and open minds, and are looking for an Application Support Specialist to provide mission-critical support for their proprietary trading applications.

Receptionist

Company: DRW

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Dec 06, 2024

The text describes a job posting for a Receptionist position at DRW, a diversified trading firm. The role involves managing the main reception area, greeting visitors, handling calls, managing the guest list, coordinating facilities requests, and maintaining office supplies. The company values autonomy, quick pivoting, and operating using their own capital. They operate in various asset classes and have expanded into non-traditional strategies. The role requires strong communication skills, proficiency in MS Office, and the ability to multitask and handle confidential information.

Technical Lead - Blockchain Product

Company: DRW

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 01, 2024

DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience, operating in markets around the world. They value autonomy and innovation, and are looking for a Technical Lead to join their blockchain product development team.

Graduate Quantitative Trading Analyst

Company: DRW

Location: Other US Location

Posted Nov 29, 2024

The job posting describes a Quantitative Trading Analyst position at DRW, a diversified trading firm. The role involves combining risk management, research, and technology to create optimal trading and investment strategies. The company values autonomy, innovation, and a willingness to challenge consensus.

Counterparty Lifecycle Management Product Owner

Company: DRW

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Nov 15, 2024

DRW is a diversified trading firm seeking a Counterparty Lifecycle Management CLM Product Owner to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have experience in product ownership, strong understanding of counterparty lifecycle management, and excellent communication skills.

Platform Engineer

Company: DRW

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Dec 07, 2024

DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience, valuing autonomy and quick pivoting. They operate using their own capital and trade various asset classes, including Fixed Income ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities, and Energy. DRW has expanded into nontraditional strategies like real estate, venture capital, and cryptoassets. They operate with respect, curiosity, and open minds, fostering a place of high expectations, integrity, innovation, and challenging consensus. DRW's UP Unified Platform consolidates data and technologies, accelerating time to market and optimizing decision-making. The UP PI Platform Infrastructure creates and operates tooling for building, running, and changing UP software, ensuring robustness, resilience, and agility.

Software Developer - Commodities

Company: DRW

Location: Other US Location

Posted Oct 14, 2024

DRW is a diversified trading firm looking for a Software Engineer to join their Commodities trading group. The role involves building and supporting data pipelines for dataset analysis and management. The company values autonomy, innovation, and integrity.

Software Developer

Company: DRW

Location: Other US Location

Posted Nov 29, 2024

The job posting is for a Software Developer position at DRW, a diversified trading firm. The role involves designing, developing, and testing proprietary software, collaborating with other teams, and having a strong understanding of computer programming. The company values autonomy, innovation, and integrity.

Trading Support Engineer (Commodities / Openlink Endur)

Company: DRW

Location: Other US Location

Posted Oct 12, 2024

DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience, operating in markets around the world. They value autonomy and innovation, and are looking for a Trade Management team member to provide support for their Openlink Endur platform.

Business Development Manager, Cryptoassets

Company: DRW

Location: Other US Location

Posted Nov 29, 2024

Cumberland is a global leader in cryptoassets, seeking a Business Development Manager to expand their token liquidity provision business globally. The role requires 3+ years of Sales or Business Development experience within the crypto industry, with a proven track record in liquidity provision highly preferred.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to work at DRW?
DRW values speed, precision, and data‑driven decision making. Employees work in cross‑functional squads, often pairing a trader with a software engineer or data scientist to prototype new strategies within weeks. The firm offers flexible schedules, remote options for many roles, and a 1‑to‑1 mentorship program that pairs new hires with senior analysts. Compensation is competitive, with base, bonus, and equity components that reflect market value. Employees also benefit from quarterly hackathons, internal research publications, and a culture that encourages experimentation and rapid learning.
What types of positions are available at DRW?
DRW’s open roles include: • Software Engineer (Low‑Latency/Infrastructure) – design and maintain high‑performance trading systems. • Quantitative Researcher – build statistical models and back‑test strategies. • Data Scientist – develop ML models for market prediction and risk assessment. • Risk Manager – monitor capital usage and regulatory compliance. • Operations Analyst – support trade settlement, reconciliation, and client onboarding. • IT Systems Engineer – ensure uptime and cybersecurity for trading platforms. Each role requires strong analytical skills and a passion for financial markets.
How can I stand out as an applicant for DRW?
To stand out, prepare a portfolio of code or models that demonstrate algorithmic trading or data‑analysis projects. Complete coding challenges on platforms like LeetCode or HackerRank, focusing on Python, C++, and SQL. Highlight any experience with AWS, Kafka, or low‑latency networking. Show knowledge of financial instruments by referencing coursework, certifications (e.g., CFA, FRM), or personal trading projects. In your cover letter, quantify achievements—e.g., “improved latency by 15% on a market‑making engine” or “reduced data processing time by 30% with optimized SQL queries.” Finally, use the interview prep resources on Job Transparency to practice the firm’s specific behavioral and technical questions.

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