Trade Systems Engineer

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.As a Trade Systems Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow while supporting our trading technology. You’ll work closely with trading, infrastructure, and software development teams to keep systems running smoothly. You’ll gain experience working with exchanges, traders, and developers to help resolve technical issues and assist with ongoing improvements.As markets evolve toward 247 trading, we’re expanding coverage to ensure our systems run smoothly during high impact periods that extend beyond the traditional Monday–Friday schedule. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to work a non-traditional 5-day shift, depending on what best fits your schedule. This flexible coverage model allows you to make a critical impact during peak trading hours while enjoying off days during quieter parts of the week.Qualifications & Skills:1–3 years of experience in trade support, systems administration, site reliability engineering, or a related technical role (internships or projects count!)Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related STEM fieldBasic understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) and ability to use common troubleshooting toolsExposure to containerized applications (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plusAbility to think through and troubleshoot technical problems under time pressureClear communication skills, written and verbalFamiliarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) for basic automation tasksExperience with Linux/Unix environments (basic command line skills)What You’ll Be Working On:Keeping trading systems healthy and available by proactively spotting and resolving potential issuesResponding to trader and engineer request with both urgency and understanding of the bigger operational contextParticipating in the onboarding of new desks and systems, thinking ahead about how they’ll fit into the broader ecosystemLearning the trading environment deeply so you can anticipate challenges and suggest improvementsWhat we Value:Intent over Instruction: we’ll share what we’re trying to achieve; you’ll help determine the best way to get thereResponsibility and trustworthiness: you follow through and communicate progress and results clearlyContinuous learning and adaptability: when conditions change, you adjust while keeping the mission in mindCollaboration: you seek input when needed but are comfortable making informed decisions yourselfAbout You:You enjoy diagnosing problems and thinking creatively about solutionsYou’re excited about fast-moving environments and want to see your work make an impact quicklyYou learn by doing and feel comfortable diving into unfamiliar technologySchedule:The shift will be Monday-Friday.This position will require working on weekends and providing holiday coverage as needed by the department.The orientation schedule will vary between 09:00-18:30 and 15:00-23:00.After orientation, the permanent shift will be 08:00 – 17:00.The annual base salary range for this position is $85,000 - $125,000, 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-TL