Full Stack Algorithmic Pricing Engineer (eTrading)

HSBC Holdings plc; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

HSBC Holdings plc in New York seeks a seasoned Full Stack eTrading Engineer to own algorithmic pricing, hedging, and trading automation. You will collaborate with front-office stakeholders to design, develop, test, and deploy end-to-end trading systems.

You have deep Java expertise, experience with low-latency architectures, and practical knowledge of FIX/SBE protocols, enabling reliable, scalable electronic trading worldwide.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in front office trading systems.
• Demonstrable experience in algorithmic execution or electronic trading.
• Strong expertise in core Java, including multi-threading and concurrency.
• Deep experience building low-latency, high-throughput distributed systems.
• Knowledge of FIX and SBE protocols.
• Proven ownership of mission-critical production systems in global environments.

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance electronic trading and algorithmic execution capabilities in pricing, hedging, and trading workflows.
• Design and deliver low-latency, high-throughput distributed systems for global production use.
• Develop in core Java with focus on multi-threading, concurrency, and performance tuning.
• Work with market connectivity and messaging standards including FIX and SBE.
• Own and improve production systems in global environments, focusing on stability and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with traders and quantitative analysts on solution design and architecture.

Skills

Algorithmic trading experience

Front office trading systems

Core Java concurrency

Multi-threading

Tools

FIX protocol

SBE protocol

Job description

Full Stack Algorithmic Pricing Engineer (eTrading)

Location: New York, NY, US, 10001

Brand: HSBC

Area of Interest: Technology

Role Workstyle: Hybrid Worker

Date: 28 Oct 2026

Our purpose – Opening up a world of opportunity – explains why we exist. Here at HSBC we use our unique expertise, capabilities, breadth and perspectives to open up new kinds of opportunity for our more than 40 million customers. We’re bringing together the people, ideas and capital that nurture progress and growth, helping to create a better world – for our customers, our people, our investors, our communities and the planet we all share.

In compliance with applicable laws, HSBC is committed to employing only those who are authorized to work in the US. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. as HSBC will not engage in immigration sponsorship for this position.

We’re hiring aseasoned Full Stack eTrading Engineerto work onalgorithmic pricing, hedging, and trading automation. You’ll take end-to-end ownership acrossdesign, development, testing, and implementation, partnering closely with front office stakeholders in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

As ourFull Stack eTrading Engineer, you will:

• Build and enhanceelectronic trading and algorithmic executioncapabilities supporting automated pricing, hedging, and trading workflows
• Design and deliverlow-latency, high-throughput distributed systemsfor global production use
• Develop incore Java, with strong focus onmulti-threading, concurrency, and performance tuning
• Work with market connectivity and messaging standards includingFinancial Information eXchange (FIX)andSimple Binary Encoding (SBE)
• Own and improvemission-critical production systemsin global environments, including operational stability and continuous improvement
• Partner closely withtraders and quantitative analysts, contributing to solution design and constructively challenging architecture where needed

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Provenrelevant experience infront office trading systems
• Demonstrable experience inalgorithmic execution and/or electronic trading
• Strong expertise incore Java(multi-threading, concurrency, performance tuning)
• Deep experience buildinglow-latency, high-throughput distributed systems
• Practical knowledge ofFinancial Information eXchange (FIX)andSimple Binary Encoding (SBE)protocols
• Proven ownership ofmission-critical production systemsinglobal environments

Preferred skills

• Experience withFixed Incomeand/orForeign Exchangetrading workflows
• Strong testing discipline (unit and integration testing) with aBehavior-Driven DevelopmentandTest-Driven Developmentmindset

• We offer a competitive pay and benefits package including a robust Wellness Hub, all in a welcoming and inclusive work environment.
• You will be empowered to drive HSBC’s engagement with the communities we serve through an industry-leading volunteerism policy, a generous matching gift program, and a comprehensive program of immersive Sustainability and Climate Change Initiatives.
• You’ll want to join our Employee Resource Groups as they play a central part in life at HSBC, including the development of our employees and networking inside and outside of HSBC.

Your final fixed pay offer will depend on the candidate and several variables, including but not limited to, role responsibilities, skill set, depth of experience and education, licensing/certification requirements, internal relativity, and specific work location.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, race, national origin, ethnicity, disability or medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran service, religion, creed, sex, gender, pregnancy, childbirth, caregiver status, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other trait protected by applicable law.