Trading Systems Operator
DRW
About this role
A Trading Systems Operator at DRW supports the firm’s low-latency North American equities trading desk by ensuring the reliability and performance of the Blink trading platform. The role works closely with traders, software engineers, and network engineers and involves operating and improving latency-sensitive production systems while developing trading domain knowledge.
Skills
About DRW
drw.comDRW is a diversified, technology-driven proprietary trading firm founded by Don Wilson that trades and provides liquidity across traditional and emerging markets. The firm deploys proprietary capital and builds in-house research and engineering teams to develop quantitative strategies and trading infrastructure. DRW operates through specialized businesses—including Cumberland for digital-asset trading—and also makes strategic investments in new technologies and ventures. It emphasizes innovation, risk management, and market-structure expertise across a global footprint.
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About DRW
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$111k – $151k
per year