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Simplex Trading

Algorithmic Trader

Chicago, IL · On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

People, Process, Trading Edge, and Technology. Simplex is an in-office organization, helping to ... We work with the most advanced technology and software in the market, and we've continued to remain ...

Nurp

Software Engineer ( Hybrid - Miami)

Miami, FL

$100K - $140K/yr

POSITION SUMMARY Nurp is seeking a Software Engineer to help expand and enhance the infrastructure powering our algorithmic trading ecosystem, copy trading technology, and internal platform ...

Nurp

Software Engineer ( Hybrid - Miami)

Miami, FL · On-site

$100K - $140K/yr

POSITION SUMMARY Nurp is seeking a Software Engineer to help expand and enhance the infrastructure powering our algorithmic trading ecosystem, copy trading technology, and internal platform ...

Nurp

Software Engineer ( Hybrid - Miami)

Miami, FL · On-site

$100K - $140K/yr

POSITION SUMMARY Nurp is seeking a Software Engineer to help expand and enhance the infrastructure powering our algorithmic trading ecosystem, copy trading technology, and internal platform ...

DRW

Software Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$225K/yr

Complex algorithmic trading systems * Real time trade management and risk analysis platforms * Low level optimizations for data processing * Fully automated trading strategies * Adapters for exchange ...

Squirl Financial Inc

Software Engineer

Detroit, MI · On-site +1

... develop algorithmic trading strategies that outperformed the S&P 500. Overtime, as our shared ... Developer position * Significant experience with following test-driven development to create ...

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As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for algorithmic trading software developer in the United States is $111,845.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $90,000.00 and $130,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an algorithmic trading software developer?

To thrive as an Algorithmic Trading Software Developer, you need strong expertise in programming languages such as Python, C++, or Java, deep knowledge of data structures and algorithms, and a strong background in mathematics or quantitative finance. Familiarity with trading platforms, automated testing frameworks, version control systems like Git, and experience with financial data APIs are highly advantageous. Analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective teamwork and communication skills set top performers apart in this field. These abilities are crucial for building efficient, reliable trading algorithms and collaborating effectively in the fast-paced, high-stakes environment of financial markets.

What does an algorithmic trading software developer do?

An Algorithmic Trading Software Developer designs, develops, and optimizes software that executes financial trades automatically based on predefined algorithms. They work with programming languages like Python, C++, or Java, and use data structures, machine learning, and financial models to improve trading efficiency. Their role involves backtesting strategies, optimizing execution speed, and ensuring system reliability. They collaborate with traders, quantitative analysts, and IT teams to enhance trading performance.

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Infographic showing various Algorithmic Trading Software Developer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 87% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $111,845 per year, or $53.8 per hour.

Site Reliability Engineer - Algorithmic Trading

DRW

Chicago, IL • On-site

$130K - $225K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

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. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trading at our own risk.
Headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, we trade a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities and Energy across all major global markets. We have also leveraged our expertise and technology to expand into three non-traditional strategies: real estate, venture capital and cryptoassets.
We operate with respect, curiosity and open minds. The people who thrive here share our belief that it's not just what we do that matters-it's how we do it. DRW is a place of high expectations, integrity, innovation and a willingness to challenge consensus.
The Algorithmic Trading Team is looking for a Site Reliability Engineer for our Chicago office. The SRE team is critical to the success of our trading - ensuring that our production trading systems, test environment and research pipeline are working flawlessly.
We're looking for a Site Reliability Engineer who thrives at the intersection of software, trading and infrastructure - someone who creates observability that surfaces issues before they ever cause a problem, owns the response when things go wrong, and relentlessly drives automation that eliminates friction and keeps our team focused on our goals.
What you will do:
  • Work with software engineers and traders to provide 24/7 first line support of our trading, testing, and research environment.
  • Proactively monitor and identify issues before they impact trading. Define and automate observability around application SLAs and build anomaly detectors that surface problems early.
  • Oversee and maintain our test trading environment. Keep the environment running smoothly and pursue automation of routine interventions required to maintain a stable test platform for development.
  • Standardize CI/CD and operational processes across development teams to reduce friction and speed up delivery. Improve deployment scripts and release verification processes.
  • Perform stress tests and verify SLAs under load. Work with application and devops engineers to design and improve support for this type of testing.
  • Work closely with traders, engineers, system administrators, data centers, networking, and other shared services.

What you will need:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent practical background.
  • 3-10+ years of hands-on software development or SRE Experience
  • Demonstrated experience with observability tools - logging, metrics and tracing
  • Hands on development experience in scripting languages like Bash, Python, or Ruby
  • An automation-first approach to problem solving - you understand that manual processes don't scale, and your instinct is to eliminate them before they become a bottleneck.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of network communications including comprehensive understanding of the Linux TCP-IP stack, use of multicast networking, and network protocol interactions.
  • Solid diagnostic capabilities from the application layer through the network and low-level hardware.
  • Experience with network capture and time synchronization.
  • High level of ownership and accountability, reliability, and strong follow through.
  • Positive AI mentality and experience with AI agents to accelerate SRE tasks.

The annual base salary range for this position is $130,000 to $225,000 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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