Senior Software Engineer - DeFi

$130k - $225k

Full-time

Drw

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.

The UP-Trade Operations team builds software that enables DRW's trading operations teams to manage our growing DeFi footprint. A big part of what makes this work interesting is figuring out where DeFi instruments map to traditional financial concepts, where they extend them, and where they are something entirely new. We need engineers who can reason about these protocols financially, not just technically, and build reliable systems around them at institutional scale.

We work from high-level requirements where programmers are expected to gain an intimate understanding of the business. We strive for an environment where developers have the autonomy to pursue business solutions without arbitrary management constraints. We are a group of polyglots and technologists always seeking to find the right tool for each problem. Broadly, the development teams at DRW believe in rapid deployment and feedback, automated testing, and cohesive, transparent, lightly-coupled service architectures.

Problems You'll Work On:

Ingesting and normalizing data across multiple chains (Ethereum, Solana, and L2 rollups like Arbitrum) and custody platforms

Integrating with DeFi protocols -- AMMs, lending platforms, options vaults, staking providers -- to query on-chain state and track positions

Building services that bridge on-chain activity to off-chain reporting: token balances, transfers, margin positions, settlement, and fees across different ERC standards

Developing APIs and UIs that give traders and operations teams real-time visibility into DeFi positions and risk

Modeling DeFi instruments (liquidity pools, lending markets, perpetuals, yield products) alongside their traditional finance equivalents for unified reporting and risk

Responsibilities:

Building systems with a constant focus on testing, reliability, scalability, and maintainability

Designing, modeling, and programming in a variety of languages and technologies

Working on legacy code as well as greenfield development

Taking initiative and driving projects to completion

Learning and promoting new technologies with a focus on best practices

Providing on-call support as needed

Sometimes working alongside other developers on the same task

Professional Experience:

We expect strong engineering fundamentals, but what truly sets candidates apart is hands-on experience navigating the DeFi landscape.

DeFi & Blockchain:

Hands-on experience with EVM internals, smart contract ABIs, and libraries like ethers.js or web3.js

Familiarity with DeFi protocols: AMMs (Uniswap), lending (Compound), options/structured products, or staking

Understanding of multi-chain architectures -- L1s, L2 rollups, bridging, and cross-chain data challenges

Exposure to Solana or other non-EVM chains is a plus

Experience with oracle systems (Chainlink) or on-chain pricing

Ability to reason about DeFi protocols from a financial perspective, e.g. how different AMM designs affect pricing, how lending rates compare across protocols, or what distinguishes different stablecoin mechanisms

Engineering & Stack:

Multiple years of server-side development

Willingness to learn Clojure, one of the team's primary languages

Confident JVM knowledge

Working knowledge of Node.js/TypeScript

A solid understanding of micro-service architectures

Proficiency in domain-driven design and domain modeling

A good understanding of functional paradigms and type theory

Infrastructure & Tools:

Kubernetes, Docker, ArgoCD

PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQS, RabbitMQ

Linux, Ansible, Nginx, Git

The annual base salary range for this position is $130,000 to $225,000 depending on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and relevant skill set. The position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, DRW offers a comprehensive suite of employee benefits including group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance, 401k (with discretionary employer match), short and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.

For more information about DRW's processing activities and our use of job applicants' data, please view our Privacy Notice at

California residents, please review the California Privacy Notice for information about certain legal rights at

#LI-GV1

Apply

Vacancy posted 22 hours ago

Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Senior Software Engineer - DeFi in Chicago, IL vacancy

Senior Software Engineer - DeFi
$130k - $225k
...consensus. The UP-Trade Operations team builds software that enables DRW's trading operations teams to manage our growing DeFi footprint. A big part of what makes this work... ...they are something entirely new. We need engineers who can reason about these protocols...
Senior
Contract work
Temporary work
Flexible hours
DRW
Chicago, IL
2 days ago
Senior Software Engineering
$150k - $220k
...Software Engineer III/IV Level The engineering team owns the delivery and stability of our product end to end. Since Finix serves as the complete payment platform of our customers', our engineering team owns our customers' ability to capture revenue. The Sr. Software...
Senior
Finix
Chicago, IL
3 days ago
Senior Software Engineer
...FleetWorks Engineer Opportunity Every year, companies spend over a trillion dollars moving freight across the U.S. — but the system... ...-facing products At least 4 years of professional full-time software development, including at least one 2 years or more at one company...
Senior
Full time
FLEETWORKS INC.
Chicago, IL
1 day ago
Senior Software Engineer
...I'm working with a Chicago-based technology company that is looking to add a Senior Software Engineer to their team. An opportunity with a Chicago-based software company where you'd have a level of ownership that's difficult to find in larger organizations. This...
Senior
Work at office
2 days per week
1 day per week
Huxley
Chicago, IL
22 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer
...Senior Software Engineer (.NET, Angular, Azure) Location: Chicago, IL Duration: 6–12 Months Job Summary: We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with 10+ years of experience in designing, developing, and modernizing enterprise applications using.NET, Angular,...
Senior
Georgia IT Inc
Chicago, IL
4 days ago
Senior Software Engineer
$150k - $275k
...native insurance carrier building better insurance products and software across multiple verticals. We're not a broker, so we... ...Kindred, TCV, and others at a $2.6B valuation. We're hiring a senior software engineer for a new agentic product in real estate. You will be the...
Senior
Contract work
Corgi Insurance Services, Inc
Chicago, IL
22 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer
...Senior Software Engineer A predominant information technology company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with strong Clojure or Ruby development skills to join their Chicago, IL based Product Development team! As a member of the Product Development team, you...
Senior
Mackenzie HealthCare
Chicago, IL
2 days ago
Senior Software Engineer
$102.4k - $179k
...Backend Engineer For AI/ML Applications When you're the best, we're the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged... ...engineering trends, AI-assisted development tools, and modern software practices to drive continuous improvement and innovation. Partner...
Senior
Vizient
Chicago, IL
22 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer
...Senior Software Engineer Chicago, Illinois, United States Founded in 1980 as Aardvark Financial, TransMarket Group (TMG) is a privately held global markets proprietary trading firm in Chicago. We use next-generation technology to capture opportunities around the...
Senior
Full time
Remote work
TransMarket Group
Chicago, IL
1 day ago
Senior Software Engineering
As a Senior Software Engineer in the CDP team, you will drive design, delivery, technical strategy, and execution for critically important data systems. You will define engineering standards, influence long-term platform direction, mentor junior engineers, and ensure the...
Senior
3B Staffing LLC
Chicago, IL
2 days ago
Senior Software Engineer
$155k - $195k
...Senior Software Engineer Loop is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to take meaningful ownership of complex, cross-functional work, from architecture and design through production. You'll build scalable solutions, influence technical direction, and make the engineers...
Senior
Remote work
Flexible hours
Shift work
Returnly (Loop Returns)
Chicago, IL
1 day ago
Senior Software Engineer
$152.5k - $205k
...Senior Software Engineer Circle is one of the world's leading internet financial platform companies, building the foundation of a more open, global economy through digital assets, payment applications, and programmable blockchain infrastructure. Circle's platform includes...
Senior
Permanent employment
Remote work
Flexible hours
Circle
Chicago, IL
22 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer
$140k - $175k
...FleetPulse™ Software Developer FleetPulse™ is the leading trailer telematics company, delivering end-to-end visibility into trailer... ...standards through code and design reviews and mentoring other engineers Comfort partnering with product stakeholders to refine...
Senior
Work at office
Relocation package
FleetPulse
Chicago, IL
1 day ago
Senior Software Engineer
$135k - $170k
...Senior Software Engineer Founded in 2001, Vivid Seats (NASDAQ: SEAT) is a leading online ticket marketplace committed to becoming the ultimate partner for connecting fans to the live events, artists, and teams they love. We believe in the power of experiences and are...
Senior
Full time
Work at office
Remote work
Flexible hours
3 days per week
Vivid Seats
Chicago, IL
22 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer
$88.9k - $165.1k
...Senior Software Engineer Epsilon is building the next generation Retail Media Network (RMN) platform to power onsite advertising at scale, leveraging services from our industry-leading platform that already serves billions of offsite ads across the open web. Our vision...
Senior
Flexible hours
Digitas
Chicago, IL
2 days ago
Senior Software Engineer
$126k - $248k
...product which allows users to deploy fault-tolerant, globally distributed MongoDB clusters in just minutes. We're seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Developer Tools Team within the Database Experience department. The team is responsible for tools which allow...
Senior
Local area
Remote work
Worldwide
Flexible hours
MongoDB
Chicago, IL
4 days ago
Senior Software Engineer
$180k - $200k
...day: component library, AI-assisted prototyping, and design ↔ engineering collaboration patterns - partnering with design, product, and... ...product workflows and agent systems. About You: Strong software engineering fundamentals, including API design, tool/contract...
Senior
Contract work
Work at office
Remote work
Flexible hours
3 days per week
Vouch
Chicago, IL
2 days ago
Senior Software Engineer
$160k - $180k
...relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. About the Role As a Senior Software Engineer on the MarTech Engineering Team, you'll be a forward deployed engineer embedded in the marketing organization, building...
Senior
Daily paid
Work experience placement
Local area
Remote work
Jones Lang LaSalle IP, Inc.
Chicago, IL
1 day ago
Senior Software Engineer
$145k - $165k
...Position Summary: As a Senior Software Engineer on the Application Development Team within Information Technology, you will play a key role in designing, building, and operating modern, cloud‑native applications that support a broad portfolio of systems used by both...
Senior
Work at office
Flexible hours
3 days per week
National Association of Realtors
Chicago, IL
3 days ago
Senior Software Engineer
$130k - $150k
...We are looking for a passionate Senior Full Stack Software Engineer, who is ready to work on the cutting edge of FinTech software solutions. You will be joining our team of experts to build the next generation of alternativeinvestmentsplatforms. You will engineer solutions...
Senior
Work at office
Flexible hours
SEI
Chicago, IL
4 days ago
Senior Software Engineer
$80k - $120k
...Senior Software Engineer Senior Software Engineers perform web application development activities of open-source software platforms, including analyzing business and technical requirements, designing/developing/testing software, reviewing and testing code, supporting...
Senior
Contract work
Work experience placement
Work at office
Flexible hours
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
2 days ago
Senior Software Engineering - Telecommute
...Senior Full Stack Engineer NOCD is the #1 telehealth provider for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). OCD is one of the most... ...Required Qualifications ~6+ years of professional software development experience ~4+ years building full-stack web...
Senior
Work at office
Remote work
Flexible hours
NOCD
Chicago, IL
1 day ago
Senior Software Engineer
$93.9k - $153.6k
...We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our Data & AI Engineering team to build modern, scalable web applications using technologies such... ...Education and/or Experience: Required for Experienced (Senior-Level) Candidates: ~ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science...
Senior
Internship
Sidley Austin
Chicago, IL
22 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer
$111.3k - $139k
...Job Title : Senior Software Engineer Team : Systems Location : Hybrid in Chicago (IL) or Newark (NJ) Employment Type : Full-time FLSA Classification Exempt Start Date : ASAP About Braven Braven is a national nonprofit that prepares...
Senior
Hourly pay
Full time
Work at office
Immediate start
Remote work
Visa sponsorship
Work visa
Monday to Friday
2 days per week
3 days per week
Braven
Chicago, IL
22 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer
$78.75k - $131.25k
...Overview This team designs, builds, and supports scalable, cloud-native software solutions that enable reliable business and customer outcomes. This role reports to a Manager of Software Engineering and partners with Product Management, Architecture, User Experience,...
Senior
Full time
Temporary work
Work experience placement
Work at office
Flexible hours
2 days per week
TransUnion
Chicago, IL
3 days ago
Senior Software Engineer - JTX
...Ethan HudsonEmail: ****@*****.***: (***) ***-****Job TitleSenior Software EngineerAbout the OpportunityOur client is launching a next-generation, on-chain trading platform engineered to deliver institutional-grade speed, execution quality, and market...
Senior
Objective Paradigm
Chicago, IL
a month ago
Senior Software Engineer
...define clear acceptance criteria, and prioritize user stories for engineering sprints.Analyze business data, industry trends, and system... ...: Scrum, Kanban, Sprint Ceremonies, Product Backlog Grooming, Software Development Lifecycle.Preferred SkillsIIBA certification (ECBA...
Senior
Virtusa
Chicago, IL
11 days ago
Senior Software Engineer/Forward Deployed
Join our team as a Senior Software Engineer/Forward Deployed Engineer to build and deliver AI-powered voice and automation solutions for clients. You'll develop integrations, APIs, and data pipelines, own implementations from design through production, and work directly...
Senior
Huxley Associates
Chicago, IL
a month ago
Senior Software Engineer, Full Stack
...Job Description: Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree At least 4 years of experience in Software Engineering (Internship experience does not apply) At least 3 years of experience in Salesforce Software Engineering (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL)...
Senior
Internship
Vets Hired
Chicago, IL
3 days ago
Senior Software Engineer, Backend
$300k
...Backend Engineer Grindr is an AI-native platform powering how millions of gay people connect globally. With 15M+ monthly users, 130... ...response Role Requirements ~6+ years of experience as a Software Engineer working on backend systems (service APIs, data...
Senior
Work at office
Immediate start
Worldwide
Flexible hours
Grindr
Chicago, IL
2 days ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Senior Software Engineer - DeFi. Be the first to apply!