Experienced Low Level Software Engineer (C++)

Reposted 13 Days Ago
New York, NY
Senior level
Fintech
The Role
As a Low Level Software Engineer at Hudson River Trading, you'll design, improve, and maintain software that powers trading. You’ll collaborate with other top developers, tackle complex problems in a fast-paced environment, and enhance critical systems focusing on C++, OS internals, and networking protocols.
Summary Generated by Built In

Hudson River Trading’s coders work on small, highly productive, and efficient teams that design, improve, and maintain the technology that powers worldwide trading —  at HRT, the code you write is our business. You’ll have an opportunity to work alongside a range of developers across the firm who write trading algorithms, monitor trading, build and maintain a world-class research environment, and more! 

We are looking for highly skilled programmers who love to code and solve complex problems,  appreciate a culture of collaboration, and thrive in a performance-driven environment. You can always expect to be challenged by the ever-changing financial markets, and find yourself working on critical software in an extremely fast-paced, real-time environment.

HRT's distributed system is on the Pareto frontier of latency and throughput, you’ll have limitless opportunity to continue to learn and develop deep knowledge of C++, OS internals, CPU architecture, and networking hardware and protocols.  

Profile

  • You’re one of the top devs in your current organization, as measured by productivity, technical capability, and helpfulness to other devs
  • You are capable of working independently as well as part of a team
  • You can analyze and fix problems quickly
  • You can look at code, figure out how it works, and identify ways to make it better
  • You can describe software designs at a high level (the abstract interface), low level (step-by-step algorithm), or anywhere in between
  • You work well alongside people who challenge you and make you better at what you do​
  • In your spare time you: code, tinker, read, explore, break things, and have an insatiable curiosity for all things computer related... you'll find like-minded people here.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • Superior design, debugging, and problem solving skills
  • Advanced C++ experience is required, daily use preferred
  • Knowledge of UNIX operating systems (we use Linux), system/processor performance, and network communication

The estimated base salary range for this position is $175,000 to $250,000 per year, based on job-related skills and experience. This role will also be eligible for discretionary performance-based bonuses and a competitive benefits package.

Culture

Hudson River Trading (HRT) brings a scientific approach to trading financial products. We have built one of the world's most sophisticated computing environments for research and development. Our researchers are at the forefront of innovation in the world of algorithmic trading.
At HRT we welcome a variety of expertise: mathematics and computer science, physics and engineering, media and tech. We’re a community of self-starters who are motivated by the excitement of being at the cutting edge of automation in every part of our organization—from trading, to business operations, to recruiting and beyond. We value openness and transparency, and celebrate great ideas from HRT veterans and new hires alike. At HRT we’re friends and colleagues – whether we are sharing a meal, playing the latest board game, or writing elegant code. We embrace a culture of togetherness that extends far beyond the walls of our office.
Feel like you belong at HRT? Our goal is to find the best people and bring them together to do great work in a place where everyone is valued. HRT is proud of our diverse staff; we have offices all over the globe and benefit from our varied and unique perspectives. HRT is an equal opportunity employer; so whoever you are we’d love to get to know you.

Top Skills

C++
Cpu Architecture
Linux
Network Communication
Unix
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The Company
New York, NY
1,000 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2002

What We Do

Hudson River Trading brings a scientific approach to trading financial products. We have built one of the world's most sophisticated computing environments for research and development. Our researchers are at the forefront of innovation in the world of algorithmic trading.

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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

Typical time on-site: Flexible
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