Python Developer - Core Infrastructure
Working as a coder at Hudson River Trading (HRT) means working on a small, highly productive, and efficient team. We know you see "Trading" in our name and assume you'll be relegated to some dark corner to code for the "business" but this impression is entirely wrong. At HRT, a fully automated trading firm based in NYC, the code you write *is* our business, so it is everyone's job, top to bottom, to make sure our Core Dev team has everything they need to do their jobs well.
HRT’s two main programming languages are C++ and Python. We use C++ for anything latency sensitive that sits on the critical trading path, and we use Python for everything else. With Python we monitor live trading, build our distributed computing platform, process large amounts of data, and write all of our internal tools.
As a Core Developer, you’ll step into an incredible learning opportunity; HRT is one of the top algorithmic trading companies in the world, with one of the most advanced distributed compute environments. You’ll collaborate with researchers and engineers to build high-impact products and help HRT tackle exciting new initiatives. You’ll be amazed at what you accomplish.
Skills
- Excellent design, debugging and problem solving skills
- Python experience is required, daily use of most recent standards preferred
- In-depth knowledge of the Python ecosystem and best practices
- Knowledge of UNIX operating systems (we use Linux), system/processor performance, and network communication
- HRT is serious about systems engineering, so you need to know how computers work at a fundamental level.
Profile
- In your spare time you: code, tinker, read, explore, break things, and have an insatiable curiosity for all things computer related... you'll find like-minded people here.
- You possess a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field.
- You are capable of working independently as well as part of a team.
- You can analyze and fix problems quickly.
- Can look at code, figure out how it works, and how to make it better.
- 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 challenge you and make you better at what you do.
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.