Senior Software Engineer

Job Description

DRW is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Algorithmic Trading Research Group in Tel Aviv. The successful candidate will be an integral member of a team comprising technologists, quantitative researchers, and traders, working collaboratively to solve complex technological problems and contribute to the full tech stack.

The role involves working with cutting-edge technology, with opportunities for training and continuing education. DRW offers immediate responsibility and seeks creative technologists and disciplined engineers eager to develop new technologies that directly impact the business.

Responsibilities:

• Work with researchers to implement research studies, simulate trading strategies, and develop algorithms.
• Design trading strategy simulation software optimized for distributed computation.
• Develop software for large-scale data acquisition, storage, accessibility, and visualization.
• Maintain and extend existing data analysis infrastructure and toolset.
• Guide junior engineers on best practices through mentoring, pair programming, and code reviews.
• Create user interfaces for data exploration and post-trade analysis.
• Evaluate new technology and improve the technology stack.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of software development experience in modern C++ and Python.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithms.
• Ability to advise and collaborate with researchers on software engineering tools and practices.
• Solid foundation in programming with the ability to think, communicate, and code clearly.
• Skills in numerical computing, machine learning, and visual intelligence.
• Demonstrated ability to produce algorithmic code in a fast-paced environment.

DRW Offers:

• Training and continuing education opportunities