Hudson River Trading

Software Engineer (C++ or Python) - 2027 Grads

Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Full-time undergraduate or master's student in computer science or related field eligible for full-time roles in 2027
  • Excellent design, debugging, and problem-solving skills
  • Required working experience with C/C++ or Python
  • Good understanding of computer science fundamentals
  • Knowledge of UNIX/Linux operating systems and network communication

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with engineers to design and improve trading algorithms
  • Maintain critical technology and infrastructure for trading
  • Write and optimize code to enhance software performance
  • Analyze and quickly resolve technical problems
  • Communicate software designs at various abstraction levels

Benefits

  • Discretionary performance-based bonuses
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Collaborative and open working environment
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth
  • Exposure to fast-paced trading technology
Full Job Description
As a Software Engineer at HRT, the code you write is our business. Our software engineers create and maintain critical technology and infrastructure that is integral to the success of our trading. In this role, you will work closely with other engineers across the firm who design trading algorithms and monitor trading in an extremely fast-paced, real-time environment. Ideal candidates are smart programmers who love to code, enjoy being challenged, and can thrive in an open and collaborative environment.

Profile
  • 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
  • You are capable of working independently and as part of a team to analyze and fix problems quickly
  • You can look at code, figure out how it works, and identify how to make it better
  • You can describe software designs at a high level (the abstract interface), low level (step-by-step algorithm), and anywhere in between
  • You enjoy working with people who push you to be better at what you do

Qualifications
  • You are a full-time undergraduate or master's student studying computer science (or a related field) who is eligible for full-time roles in 2027
  • Excellent design, debugging, and problem solving skills
  • Working experience with C/C++ or Python is required, as are good CS fundamentals
  • Knowledge of UNIX operating systems (we use Linux), system/processor performance, and network communication
  • Interest in low-level architecture, logic design, and/or verification is a plus

The estimated base salary for this position is 300,000 USD per year. The base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This role will also be eligible for discretionary performance-based bonuses and a competitive benefits package.

About Hudson River Trading

Hudson River Trading (HRT) is a multi-asset class quantitative trading firm, and more specifically a high-frequency trading (HFT) firm, based in New York City and founded in 2002. The company is a global liquidity provider and market maker, operating in markets across the world, including equities, futures, options, currencies, and fixed income. HRT uses advanced technology and algorithms to analyze market data and execute trades at high speeds, with a focus on providing liquidity to the markets and minimizing risk. The company is known for its innovative approach to trading and its use of cutting-edge technology, including machine learning and artificial intelligence.
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