Software Engineer (C++ or Python) – 2026 Grads

Hudson River Trading; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trading technology firm in London seeks a Software Engineer for 2026 grads. In this role, you will maintain critical technology and collaborate with engineers to design trading algorithms. Successful candidates will possess strong programming skills, experience with C++ or Python, and a passion for problem-solving in an open culture. This position offers an exciting chance to engage in a rapidly evolving field.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for full-time roles in 2026.
• Interest in low-level architecture, logic design is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain critical technology and infrastructure.
• Work closely with engineers to design trading algorithms.
• Analyze and improve code quality.

Skills

Excellent design skills

Debugging skills

Problem solving skills

C/C++ or Python

Knowledge of UNIX operating systems

Education

Undergraduate student in computer science or related field

Job description

Software Engineer (C++ or Python) – 2026 Grads

London, United Kingdom

As a Software Engineer at Hudson River Trading (HRT), the code you write is our business. Our engineers create and maintain critical technology and infrastructure that is integral to the success of our trading. In this role, you will work closely with other engineers across the firm who design trading algorithms and monitor trading in an extremely fast-paced, real-time environment! We are looking for smart programmers who love to code, enjoy being challenged, and can thrive in an open and collaborative company culture.

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 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

Qualifications

You are a full-time undergraduate student studying computer science or a related field who is eligible for full-time roles in 2026.

• Excellent design, debugging, and problem solving skills
• Working experience with C/C++ or Python 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

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.

Voluntary Self-Identification

HRT is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all groups. We care deeply about cultivating diversity and inclusion within our organization. For this reason, we invite you to voluntarily self-identify by answering the questions below. We do not discriminate based on any of these factors and any information collected will be kept completely confidential during your recruitment process. This information is used solely to support our commitment to equal employment opportunity and to comply with applicable laws that require this information to be summarized and reported to State and Federal Governments for civil rights enforcement purposes.