Full-Time

Software Engineer

C++

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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
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
  • analyze and fix problems quickly
  • look at code, figure out how it works, and identify how to make it better
  • describe software designs at a high level (the abstract interface), low level (step-by-step algorithm), and anywhere in between

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. Unlike many competitors, HRT emphasizes a scientific approach to trading, backed by a team of experts in mathematics, computer science, and finance. 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 continually improving its algorithms through research and development.

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 offers new expansion opportunities for HRT.
  • Decentralized order books align with HRT's focus on technological advancement.
  • Growing demand for security in trading can enhance HRT's offerings.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from DeFi platforms like Elixir Protocol challenges traditional trading firms.
  • Decentralized order books may disrupt traditional trading models.
  • Crypto exchanges focusing on self-custody could attract clients away from HRT.

What makes Hudson River Trading unique

  • HRT uses advanced mathematical models for high-frequency trading decisions.
  • The firm operates globally in major financial hubs like New York and London.
  • 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