Hudson River Trading
Experienced C++ Developer, Options
Hudson River Trading, New York, New York, us, 10261
Hudson River Trading's coders work on small, highly productive, and efficient teams that design, improve, and maintain the technology that powers our worldwide trading - at HRT, the code you write is our business. You'll have an opportunity to work alongside developers across the firm who write trading algorithms, monitor trading, build and maintain a world-class research environment, and more!
As a Core Developer focused on Options Market Making, you will work closely with the Algo Development team on everything from building direct access to global option exchanges, to solving performance & scaling issues, to developing tools & datasets to accelerate quantitative research.
Profile
You have experience working on financial software systems in collaboration with quantitative researchers, traders, and developersYou are capable of solving complex engineering problems independently and providing technical advice for others in areas of your expertiseYou can make progress on long-term architectural projects while troubleshooting smaller tasks and bug fixes with agilityYou are motivated and driven to make things betterQualifications
Experience working on a live trading platform that trades US optionsExperience collaborating closely with quantitative researchers & traders preferredBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related fieldAdvanced C++ experience is required, daily use preferredFamiliarity with Python preferredSuperior design, debugging, and problem solving skillsKnowledge of UNIX operating systems (we use Linux), system/processor performance, and network communication
Annual base salary range of $175,000 to $250,000. Pay (base and bonus) may vary depending on job-related skills and experience. A sign-on and discretionary performance bonus may be provided as part of the total compensation package, in addition to company-paid medical and/or other benefits.
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.
As a Core Developer focused on Options Market Making, you will work closely with the Algo Development team on everything from building direct access to global option exchanges, to solving performance & scaling issues, to developing tools & datasets to accelerate quantitative research.
Profile
You have experience working on financial software systems in collaboration with quantitative researchers, traders, and developersYou are capable of solving complex engineering problems independently and providing technical advice for others in areas of your expertiseYou can make progress on long-term architectural projects while troubleshooting smaller tasks and bug fixes with agilityYou are motivated and driven to make things betterQualifications
Experience working on a live trading platform that trades US optionsExperience collaborating closely with quantitative researchers & traders preferredBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related fieldAdvanced C++ experience is required, daily use preferredFamiliarity with Python preferredSuperior design, debugging, and problem solving skillsKnowledge of UNIX operating systems (we use Linux), system/processor performance, and network communication
Annual base salary range of $175,000 to $250,000. Pay (base and bonus) may vary depending on job-related skills and experience. A sign-on and discretionary performance bonus may be provided as part of the total compensation package, in addition to company-paid medical and/or other benefits.
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.