Compensation Overview

Tower Research Capital, a high-frequency proprietary trading firm founded in 1998, seeks experienced C++ Software Developers.

Our systems enable Tower to execute algorithmic trading strategies based on patterns in market behavior. By building and maintaining this high-performance infrastructure, Tower’s developers have helped to position the firm as a leader in the field of quantitative trading. 

Responsibilities

• Architecting the trading platform to facilitate the evolving needs of trading strategies, with emphasis on market data interfaces
• Designing and implementing a high-frequency trading platform, which includes collecting quotes and trades from and disseminating orders to exchanges around the world.
• Providing robust access to live and historical market data by leading development sprints and release cycles
• Optimizing this platform by using network and systems programming, as well as other advanced techniques to minimize latency
• Developing systems that provide easy access to historical market data and trading simulations
• Creating tools to analyze data for patterns
• Building risk-management and performance-tracking tools

Qualifications

• A degree in computer science or related field
• A strong background in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming in C++
• Passionate about designing in-house trading systems that are robust, resilient, and extremely fast
• Brilliant problem-solving abilities
• The ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills 
• Knowledge of any other development language, including Java, Python, Perl, Bash or Shell scripts
• Working knowledge of Linux

Anticipated New York annual base salary range $120,000 - $285,000, plus eligible for discretionary bonus

Benefits

Tower’s dual offices and garden roofdecks are located in TriBeCa and SoHo, neighborhoods in downtown Manhattan. While we work hard, Tower’s cubicle-free workplace, jeans-clad workforce, and well-stocked kitchens reflect the premium the firm places on quality of life. Benefits include:

• 401(k) with company matching
• 5 weeks of paid vacation per year plus 11 paid holidays
• Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks on a daily basis
• Reimbursement for health and wellness expenses
• Free events and workshops
• Donation matching program

Tower Research Capital is an equal opportunity employer.