Full-Time

Software Engineer

C++

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Hudson River Trading

Hudson River Trading

501-1,000 employees

Algorithmic trading firm for institutional clients

Fintech
Quantitative Finance
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$175k - $250kAnnually

+ Sign-on Bonus + Performance Bonus

Entry

New York, NY, USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
C/C++
Linux/Unix

You match the following Hudson River Trading's candidate preferences

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • You are a full-time undergraduate student studying computer science or a related field who is eligible for full-time roles in 2025
  • Excellent design, debugging, and problem solving skills
  • Working experience with C/C++ 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
Responsibilities
  • Work closely with other engineers across the firm who design trading algorithms and monitor trading in an extremely fast-paced, real-time environment
  • Create and maintain critical technology and infrastructure that is integral to the success of our trading
Desired Qualifications
  • In your spare time you: code, tinker, read, explore, break things, and have an insatiable curiosity for all things computer-related
  • You are capable of working both independently, as well as part of a team and can 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 really like to work with people who push you to be better at what you do

Hudson River Trading focuses on algorithmic trading, utilizing advanced mathematical models and computing systems to make trading decisions in financial markets. The firm develops proprietary trading algorithms that analyze large amounts of market data to identify and execute trades at high speeds, often within milliseconds. Its primary clients are institutional investors, including hedge funds and investment banks, who require efficient trading solutions. Unlike many competitors, HRT emphasizes a scientific approach and invests heavily in research and development to enhance its algorithms. The company's goal is to leverage technology to execute a high volume of trades with small profit margins, generating significant revenue over time while maintaining a competitive edge in the global trading landscape.

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$630M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2002

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased interest in DeFi and blockchain drives innovation in trading platforms.
  • Decentralized order books offer new data sources for high-frequency trading.
  • Growth of crypto data platforms enhances HRT's algorithmic models and strategies.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from DeFi platforms challenges traditional trading firms.
  • Decentralized order books may disrupt traditional trading models.
  • Shift towards secure trading platforms could attract clients away from traditional firms.

What makes Hudson River Trading unique

  • HRT uses advanced mathematical models for high-frequency trading decisions.
  • The firm has a global presence in key financial hubs worldwide.
  • HRT's proprietary algorithms analyze vast market data for trading opportunities.

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Benefits

Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, Life, and Supplemental Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Free lunch or snacks

Gym membership