more hype, go for name brands, way overstaffed, more like a bank than a trading firm - Programmer DRW Employee Review

2.0
Apr 1, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

decent base pay, for techies it is good to play around with tech,

Cons

no entreprenuerial traders, spend lot of time but no new profitable/trading ideas. seem to work hard, but no real results.was over staffed, to make new ventures profitable.

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5.0
Mar 25, 2026
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Pros

DRW values my input and ideas, and allows me to explore new ways of conducting surveillance. The firm is not afraid to try things that may not work out in the end.

Cons

You have to have the confidence to push forward. People will help and guide you, but you must initiate the activity.

4.0
Jun 9, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Very nice people, good perks

Cons

Low salary, many other companies pay more for the same position

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