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Software Engineer, Cumberland/FICCO Tools Engineering

Brief overview

New York, NYIn-person
UndergradOr in progress
$175k–$225k/yrStated range
2+ yrsMinimum
91 H-1B approvalsDept. of Labor
21 green cardsCertified filings
PythonJavaC++TypescriptWorking with end customersScoping and delivering production systemsProblem solving in complex environmentsRisk identification and complexity reductionInterpersonal communicationCollaborative teamworkFinancial markets knowledgeDelta one store of value tradingFICC options tradingLinux-based systemsConcurrent systemsHigh-throughput systemsLow-latency systems

About the company

DRW is a diversified trading firm that combines technology, research, and risk management to capture trading and investment opportunities.

Visa sponsorship history

4 years sponsoring, last filed FY2026

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91H-1B approved
100%approval rate
35new H-1B hires
21PERM certified
$138,877median wage / yr
H-1B Petition ApprovalsVisas USCIS actually granted: the strongest sign the company sponsors.
202323
202430
202536
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LCA Certified ApplicationsAn early filing step, not a visa approval: it signals intent, not confirmed sponsorship.
20235
20248
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20263
Green Card (PERM) FilingsCertified green card filings: a long-term commitment to international hires.
20233
20241
202514
20263
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Job description

Summary

DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience in sophisticated technology and exceptional people in global markets. The Software Engineer at Tools Engineering will collaborate closely with traders to develop scalable and reliable production systems, providing specialized solutions to complex trading problems while maintaining ownership of the products created.

Responsibilities

  • Work with best-in-class trading tools for a collection of Cumberland and FICC options trading desks
  • Take full ownership of the products you create, from prototype to stable production
  • Embed with trading desks, learn about their problem spaces, extract domain models, and build ergonomic, performant and extendable engineering solutions
  • Build, maintain and extend the central trading platform
  • Work with both greenfield and legacy systems across multiple languages (Python, Java, C++, Typescript)
  • Provide on-call support as needed

Skills

  • A minimum of 2+ years' experience using Python, Java, C++, and can work comfortably in multiple programming languages
  • A track record of working directly with end customers, scoping and delivering production systems in fast-moving and ambiguous environments
  • Ability to dive deep into complex problems, develop intuitive understandings, spot risks early, and minimize complexity
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills - you communicate clearly with stakeholders as well as other engineers, fostering a collaborative, supportive working environment
  • Experience in the financial markets, especially in delta one store of value and/or FICC options trading
  • Experience with linux-based, concurrent, high-throughput, low-latency software systems
  • Experience with functional programming is a plus
  • Have a Bachelors or advanced degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, or equivalent work experience

Qualifications

Must Haves

  • A minimum of 2+ years' experience using Python, Java, C++, and can work comfortably in multiple programming languages
  • A track record of working directly with end customers, scoping and delivering production systems in fast-moving and ambiguous environments
  • Ability to dive deep into complex problems, develop intuitive understandings, spot risks early, and minimize complexity
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills - you communicate clearly with stakeholders as well as other engineers, fostering a collaborative, supportive working environment
  • Experience in the financial markets, especially in delta one store of value and/or FICC options trading
  • Experience with linux-based, concurrent, high-throughput, low-latency software systems
  • Experience with functional programming is a plus
  • Have a Bachelors or advanced degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, or equivalent work experience

Benefits

  • 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
  • Flexible spending accounts

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