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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for research software engineer in Connecticut is $190,742.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $195,000.00 and $195,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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As a Research Software Engineer, your daily work often involves designing and implementing software to support cutting-edge research projects, collaborating with scientists to understand their computational needs, and ensuring code reliability and reproducibility. You may spend time optimizing algorithms, writing unit tests, documenting software, and participating in code reviews within a collaborative team environment. Additionally, you might help deploy research applications on high-performance or cloud computing platforms and contribute to research publications. Balancing independent programming tasks with ongoing communication is key to making meaningful contributions to both the research and software development processes.

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To thrive as a Research Software Engineer, you need strong programming skills (often in Python, C++, or Java), a solid understanding of algorithms, and an academic or industry background in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with version control systems like Git, cloud platforms, and experience using scientific computing libraries and frameworks are valuable, while a master's or Ph.D. can be advantageous for specialized roles. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaborative skills help in working closely with researchers and multidisciplinary teams. These capabilities are crucial for successfully translating complex research problems into robust, reproducible software solutions that advance scientific inquiry.

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Infographic showing various Research Software Engineer job openings in Connecticut as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $190,742 per year, or $91.7 per hour.

Software Engineer, Cumberland/FICCO Tools Engineering

DRW

Greenwich, CT • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:
DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience in sophisticated technology and exceptional people. They are seeking a Software Engineer for the C/FICCO Tools Engineering team to develop scalable, performant, and reliable production systems while collaborating closely with traders and other engineering teams.
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
Qualifications:
Required:
• 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
• Have a Bachelors or advanced degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, or equivalent work experience
Preferred:
• Experience with functional programming is a plus
Company:
DRW is a diversified trading firm that combines technology, research, and risk management to capture trading and investment opportunities. Founded in 1992, the company is headquartered in Chicago, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.

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