DRW
Posted 123 days agoVerified live 12h ago
Trade Systems Engineer
Brief overview
ChicagoIn-person
UndergradOr in progress
$85k–$125k/yrStated range
1+ yrsMinimum
91 H-1B approvalsDept. of Labor
21 green cardsCertified filings
Networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)Using common troubleshooting toolsTroubleshooting technical problems under time pressureClear written and verbal communicationScripting with Python, Bash, or PowerShellBasic automation tasksLinux/Unix command line skillsContainerized applications (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
About the company
DRWdrw.com
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
Data powered by U.S. Department of Labor. This does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.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
20256
20263
Green Card (PERM) FilingsCertified green card filings: a long-term commitment to international hires.
20233
20241
202514
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Top sponsored roles
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Sponsored employees from
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Job description
Summary
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. As a Trade Systems Engineer, you’ll support trading technology, working closely with trading, infrastructure, and software development teams to ensure systems run smoothly and efficiently.
Responsibilities
- Keeping trading systems healthy and available by proactively spotting and resolving potential issues
- Responding to trader and engineer request with both urgency and understanding of the bigger operational context
- Participating in the onboarding of new desks and systems, thinking ahead about how they’ll fit into the broader ecosystem
- Learning the trading environment deeply so you can anticipate challenges and suggest improvements
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 field
- Basic understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) and ability to use common troubleshooting tools
- Ability to think through and troubleshoot technical problems under time pressure
- Clear communication skills, written and verbal
- Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) for basic automation tasks
- Experience with Linux/Unix environments (basic command line skills)
- Exposure to containerized applications (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus
Qualifications
Must Haves
- 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 field
- Basic understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) and ability to use common troubleshooting tools
- Ability to think through and troubleshoot technical problems under time pressure
- Clear communication skills, written and verbal
- Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) for basic automation tasks
- Experience with Linux/Unix environments (basic command line skills)
Nice to Haves
- Exposure to containerized applications (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus
Benefits
- Annual discretionary bonus
- 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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