Tower Research Capital, LLC

Software Engineer

Tower Research Capital, LLC$130K — $170K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 3-5 years of software engineering experience.
  • Proficient in Python programming and SQL with relational databases.
  • Experience with data workflows, ETL, and operational data processing.
  • Familiarity with web development and integration of backend APIs.
  • Strong debugging skills and comfortable working in Linux/Unix environments.
  • Ability to handle ambiguous requirements and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Build and enhance internal tools and operational web applications.
  • Develop Python services and automation scripts for data processing.
  • Collaborate with business users to clarify requirements and deliver software solutions.
  • Design workflows for data ingestion, transformation, and reporting.
  • Maintain backend APIs and ensure smooth frontend integration.
  • Create AI-driven internal tools, including chatbots for support and documentation.
  • Utilize Git workflows for development and deployment processes.

Benefits

  • Generous paid time off policies.
  • Savings plans and financial wellness tools.
  • Hybrid work opportunities.
  • Free daily meals and snacks.
  • In-office wellness experiences and reimbursements.
  • Company-sponsored sports teams and fitness events.
  • Volunteering opportunities and charitable initiatives.
  • Social events and continuous learning workshops.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
  • Build, maintain, and improve internal tools, data workflows, and operational web applications.
  • Develop Python-based services, automation scripts, data processing jobs, and internal utilities.
  • Work with business users and engineers to understand requirements, clarify ambiguity, and deliver practical software solutions.
  • Design and maintain workflows for data ingestion, transformation, validation, reconciliation, and reporting.
  • Write and debug SQL queries used for reporting, investigation, and operational analysis.
  • Build and iterate on AI-enabled internal tools for the telco team, including an internal AI chatbot/assistant for operational support, billing investigation, documentation discovery, and workflow guidance.
  • Develop AI agent workflows and integrations with internal APIs, databases, and documentation sources using patterns such as Model Context Protocol (MCP), function/tool calling, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and secure permission-aware access.
  • Maintain backend APIs and frontend interfaces for internal applications.
  • Debug issues across application code, databases, APIs, logs, configuration, and deployment environments.
  • Improve reliability, observability, test coverage, documentation, and maintainability of existing systems.
  • Use Git-based development workflows, code reviews, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment processes.
  • Communicate progress, assumptions, risks, and blockers clearly and early.

Qualifications
  • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 3-5 years of professional software engineering experience.
  • Strong programming skills, preferably in Python.
  • Solid SQL skills and understanding of relational databases.
  • Experience working with production or business-critical codebases.
  • Experience with data workflows such as ETL, reporting, reconciliation, validation, or operational data processing.
  • Familiarity with web application development, backend APIs, and frontend/backend integration.
  • Comfortable working in Linux/Unix environments and using Git-based workflows.
  • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills across code, data, configuration, and environment issues.
  • Ability to work with ambiguous requirements, identify assumptions, ask targeted questions, and propose practical plans.
  • Strong ownership mindset and ability to drive well-scoped tasks to completion once context and direction are clear.
  • Clear communication skills, including concise status updates and early blocker reporting.
  • Ability to use AI coding tools thoughtfully while understanding, testing, and taking responsibility for the final output.

Preferred Qualifications (not required)
  • Experience with Vue.js or similar frontend frameworks.
  • Experience building internal tools, admin portals, dashboards, workflow applications, or reporting systems.
  • Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, deployment configuration, service logs, or operational troubleshooting.
  • Experience with GitLab CI/CD or similar automation systems.
  • Experience with Python web frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
  • Experience with database schemas, migrations, indexes, or data validation logic.
  • Experience with observability tools, metrics, dashboards, alerts, or production monitoring.
  • Interest in improving internal platforms, automating manual workflows, and reducing operational burden.

Anticipated annual base salary range $130,000 - $170,000, plus eligible for discretionary bonus

Tower's headquarters are in the historic Equitable Building, right in the heart of NYC's Financial District and our impact is global, with over a dozen offices around the world.

Our benefits include:
  • Generous paid time off policies
  • Savings plans and other financial wellness tools available in each region
  • Hybrid working opportunities
  • Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily
  • In-office wellness experiences and reimbursement for select wellness expenses (e.g., gym, personal training and more)
  • Company-sponsored sports teams and fitness events (JPM Corporate Challenge, Cycle for Survival, Wall Street Rides FAR and more)
  • Volunteer opportunities and charitable giving
  • Social events, happy hours, treats, and celebrations throughout the year
  • Workshops and continuous learning opportunities

About Tower Research Capital, LLC

Tower Research Capital, LLC is a quantitative trading firm that was founded in 1998. The company uses advanced technology and algorithms to trade in multiple asset classes across global markets. Tower Research Capital, LLC is headquartered in New York City and has offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company is known for its innovative approach to trading and its use of cutting-edge technology to analyze market data and make trading decisions. Tower Research Capital, LLC is a privately held company and does not disclose its financial information to the public.
Learn more about Tower Research Capital, LLC
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1998

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