Python Software Engineer — Quant Trading Systems

Wehrtyou; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson River Trading (HRT) is a quantitative trading firm that builds cutting-edge systems for global operations. We hire software engineers across teams to tackle complex problems with strong fundamentals in programming, debugging, and critical thinking.

Responsibilities include designing and maintaining robust software, debugging distributed systems, and contributing to all phases of the lifecycle. We value teamwork, empathy, and clear communication as we deploy new features daily.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field. If you are currently pursuing your Bachelor's degree, please apply to our Campus/New Grad opportunities.
• Previous experience at a top-tier finance or technology company with an excellent track record of rapid advancement and superlative reviews.
• Experience with applications of cutting-edge technology is preferred; being a core contributor to said technology is even better.
• Candidates should be prepared for technical interviews in Python. While there is no hard language requirement for these roles, proficiency in this language will be assessed during the interview process.
• Kindness and empathy is a real requirement. No “smart jerks” at HRT.
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and design principles.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• HRT ships every day. The ability to thoughtfully, methodically, and reliably deploy new software and features is a critical skill.
• If you have management experience, that’s always a bonus – but even so, expect to code!

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust, efficient, and scalable software systems.
• Debug complex issues across distributed systems in a time-sensitive environment.
• Contribute to all phases of the software development lifecycle, from ideation to deployment and support.
• Deliver exceptional experiences for internal users; your success will be directly tied to your ability to understand the needs of the people around you and apply your technical skills to efficiently meet them.

Skills

Python

Data structures

Algorithms

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science/Engineering

Job description

Hudson River Trading (HRT) is a quantitative trading firm that builds cutting-edge systems for global operations. We hire software engineers across teams to tackle complex problems with strong fundamentals in programming, debugging, and critical thinking.

Responsibilities include designing and maintaining robust software, debugging distributed systems, and contributing to all phases of the lifecycle. We value teamwork, empathy, and clear communication as we deploy new features daily.