Hudson River Trading · 3 months ago
Experienced Software Engineer
Hudson River Trading (HRT) is a quantitative trading firm at the forefront of technological innovation, seeking highly motivated and skilled Software Engineers. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining robust software systems while contributing to all phases of the software development lifecycle in a collaborative environment.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain robust, efficient, and scalable software systems
Debug complex issues across distributed systems in a time-sensitive environment
Contribute to all phases of the software development lifecycle, from ideation to deployment and support
Deliver exceptional experiences for internal users; your success will be directly tied to your ability to understand the needs of the people around you and apply your technical skills to efficiently meet them
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
Previous experience at a top-tier finance or technology company with an excellent track record of rapid advancement and superlative reviews
Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and design principles
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Kindness and empathy is a real requirement. No 'smart jerks' at HRT
The ability to thoughtfully, methodically, and reliably deploy new software and features
Preferred
Challenging classes, programs, and projects are preferred
Experience with applications of cutting-edge technology is preferred; being a core contributor to said technology is even better
Candidates should be prepared for technical interviews in either Python or C++. While there is no hard language requirement for these roles, proficiency in one of these languages will be assessed during the interview process
If you have management experience, that's always a bonus – but even so, expect to code!
Benefits
Discretionary performance-based bonuses
Competitive benefits package
Company
Hudson River Trading
Hudson River Trading opertes as a multi-asset class quantitative trading firm.
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