Software Engineer - Prediction Markets (Python)

About this role

DRW's Prediction Markets Desk seeks a Python engineer to build production trading systems from concept through deployment. You'll work closely with quantitative researchers and traders to develop real-time pricing pipelines, position management, reconciliation, and risk infrastructure for a new trading desk in a fast-paced, high-autonomy environment.

What you'll do

• Build real-time pricing pipelines, trade capture, and middle-office systems for prediction market venues
• Develop and implement trading signals and strategies in collaboration with researchers
• Own systems end-to-end from prototype to stable production, including hardening and scaling for new markets
• Create infrastructure for efficient market opportunity capture across multiple venues
• Provide on-call support and maintain legacy systems alongside greenfield development
• Grow research tooling and infrastructure to support desk operations

What they're looking for

• Python (2+ years minimum)
• Multi-programming language capability
• Real-time data processing and multi-venue systems
• Trade capture, position management, and reconciliation systems
• Trading operations knowledge (order lifecycle, PnL, audit trails)
• On-chain data familiarity
• Linux-based concurrent, high-throughput systems
• Clear communication with traders, researchers, and engineers

Benefits

• Annual base salary $150,000–$225,000 (experience-dependent)
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Group medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with discretionary employer match
• Short and long-term disability, life, and AD&D insurance
• Health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts