Software Engineer, Research - Cumberland Systematic

DRW
London, UK
8 days ago
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Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
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Tech stack

Data Analysis Information Engineering Python (Programming Language) Machine Learning Open Source Technology Blockchain System Availability Data Management Functional Programming

Job description

on mid and high-frequency fully systematic strategies in the delta one space. We trade 24/7 globally with our team located primarily in Chicago and London.We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our team. You will work with other software engineers to design and develop the full stack needed to enable a global trading operation with high availability requirements. You will be expected to design and develop integrations with data vendors, blockchain infrastructure, data management solutions, and libraries for managing and analyzing data. The team’s existing systems are written in Python and C++.Candidates should have strong initiative and proven experience independently driving projects to completion. We work from high-level requirements and engineers are expected to gain an intimate understanding of the business and work directly with quantitative researchers on a daily basis.Responsibilities:Design, develop, test, document, and maintain software and infrastructure needed for

Requirements

quantitative financial researchAccelerate the research lifecycle from data engineering to feature generation and analysisIntegrate with diverse data sources such as blockchains, exchanges, and data vendorsTest at the unit, functional, and integration levelsWork within in a small team as well as independently with a strong user focusProvide on-call support as neededTo qualify for this role, you must have:Python experience gained through professional experienceBuilt complex systems in modern Python that are maintainable and safely refactorableHands-on experience managing large, evolving timeseries dataA working knowledge of type safety and type systemsStrong verbal and written communication skillsStrong internal motivation and a continual desire to learnBonus points if you have:Contributions to open-source crypto projectsProduction experience running full or archive blockchain nodes at scaleCollaborated with quantitative researchersA working knowledge of high-level machine learning concepts and lifecycleExperience with functional programming and immutable design principlesPractical knowledge of major blockchain types and clientsFor 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-BL1

About the company

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.Cumberland Systematic is a multi-asset trading team focused

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