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DRW Holdings, LLC. lists this Head of Engineering, Algorithmic Trading Group opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Head of Engineering, Algorithmic Trading Group
Job Location: Chicago
Employment type: Regular
Department: Technology, Trading
Targeted Start Date: Immediate
About the Role:
DRW is seeking a Head of Engineering for the Algorithmic Trading Group to lead the software and hardware engineering effort. The position oversees a collaborative technical team of approximately 30 experienced software and hardware engineers with an average tenure of 10+ years.
Key Responsibilities:
Set the technical direction across the full stack, spanning low-latency trading systems, custom hardware, risk management infrastructure, networking, and UX - driving top performance and scalability
Partner with trading and research teams to balance short-term revenue opportunities against long-term investments in engineering infrastructure
Own production reliability by setting the standards for code quality, testing rigor, and release discipline, with a zero-tolerance approach to production outages
Define the group's strategy for AI adoption, establishing best practices for efficient and safe use
Lead, mentor, and grow the engineering team – attracting top talent and fostering a culture of technical excellence, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement
Qualifications:
10+ years progressive experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in a senior engineering leadership role
Demonstrated track record of building and operating highly reliable, latency-sensitive distributed systems
Proven ability to recruit, develop, and lead high-performing engineering teams of 20+ engineers
Strong familiarity with generative AI coding tools and autonomous agents, with a vision for how to deploy them effectively and safely across engineering workflows
Track record of building and enforcing engineering practices that achieve near-zero defect rates in production
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
The annual base salary range for this position is $300,000 to $350,000 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.
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Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
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