Insights

3 ways to meet us on campus

This fall, our campus team will be all over the world and we want to meet you. If you’re interested in an internship or full time opportunity at DRW, join us at one of our campus events and come put a face to the name. This personal touch can make a real difference during the recruiting process. Here are a few ways to find us during the fall season and throughout the entire school year.

What we learned about data-driven education

Continual learning and constant curiosity are core tenants at DRW. Understanding how others approach their work, helps us all improve and innovate. This is why we bring in outside speakers every quarter to share their perspectives through our Speaker Series program. Educators and one student from DRW College Prep joined us in our Chicago office to share how their use of data ensures student success.

City Scholars Partners with DRW to Create Tech Opportunities for U of I Students

The Grainger College of Engineering’s City Scholars program connects University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign students with various tech opportunities in Chicago. Through a continued partnership with DRW, students at UIUC have found internships at DRW and some have even gone on to work with DRW full-time in a variety of roles at the firm. Learn more about the program, the application process and what an internship at DRW looks like through the eyes of our City Scholars Program Director, Brenna Conway, and DRW Senior Software Engineer, Gareth R.

Five books for software developers early in their career

When you’re starting your career, it can be valuable to continually immerse yourself in learning – a core tenant at DRW. Shannon, a Senior Software Engineer on our compliance team, shares five resources that helped her get ahead early on in her career – and can help you too! Find out her recommendations below.

What's it like to be an Illinois City Scholar? Jimin shares her experience in Chicago

This January, DRW Chicago welcomed three students from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for an internship through the inaugural City Scholars program. A group of electrical and computer engineering students spent the spring semester living in Chicago and interning part-time at local companies while also taking classes. We spoke with one of our City Scholars, Jimin, about her experience in the program, at DRW and in Chicago.

Navigating our Chicago HQ

If you’re joining us for an interview at our Chicago headquarters, you’ll likely have some time to get out of the office and see a bit of what the city has to offer. The best place to start is just outside the door in our neighborhood.

Meet Rafay, Research Analyst at DRW

DRW CIO and developer coach a team to robotics state championship

After months of preparation under the leadership of two DRW technologists, the Cosmotronic Unicorns found themselves at the bustling FIRST Lego League Illinois State Championship.