or apply directly on DRW 's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 26 days DRW 's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 34% of DRW 's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at DRW
- high 132 stale, 0 reposted of 163 open
- Hiring momentum
- 195 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from DRW 's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for DRW .
About this role
The Quantitative Researcher Futures role at DRW involves developing and enhancing systematic trading signals using machine learning and statistical methods. The position requires designing non-linear signal frameworks, building regime-aware models, and integrating new data sources into existing systems, while collaborating closely with traders and other quantitative researchers to transition research into live trading.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of DRW as an employer.
What you need
- 3+ years of experience in quantitative research, systematic trading, or applied ML in financial markets
- Strong foundation in machine learning, statistics, and optimization with advanced degree (masters/PhD)
- Proficiency in Python and common data/ML libraries
- Experience working with time-series data and building predictive models
- Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate results clearly to trading teams
What you get
- Annual base salary range of $150,000 to $250,000
- Annual discretionary bonus
- Comprehensive suite of employee benefits including group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance
- 401k with discretionary employer match
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
Worth weighing
- Role requires strong experience in quantitative research and machine learning, which may limit candidates without this background
- Salary range is quite broad, which may reflect varying expectations based on experience
- Focus on integrating research into production suggests a fast-paced environment with high expectations
Summarised from DRW 's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by DRW on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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