Python Software Engineer: High-Impact Distributed Systems

Wehrtyou; Chicago, New York (IL, NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Hudson River Trading (HRT) in Chicago seeks talented Software Engineers to design, build, and optimize scalable systems powering global trading. You will work on distributed computations, language tooling, AI tools, and monitoring risk in fast-paced environments.

The role emphasizes strong programming fundamentals, debugging, and collaboration across teams. Expect daily deployments, technical interviews in Python, and a culture that values kindness and excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience at top-tier finance or tech company with rapid advancement.
• Cutting-edge technology exposure; core contributor preferred.
• Prepared for Python-focused technical interviews; Python proficiency assessed.
• Kindness and empathy are required; no 'smart jerks'.
• Strong data structures, algorithms, and design principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Track record of deploying software and features reliably.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable software systems.
• Debug complex issues across distributed systems in time-sensitive environments.
• Contribute to all phases of the software development lifecycle from ideation to deployment.
• Deliver excellent experiences for internal users and meet their needs with technical solutions.

Skills

Python

Algorithms & DS

Software design

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Hudson River Trading (HRT) in Chicago seeks talented Software Engineers to design, build, and optimize scalable systems powering global trading. You will work on distributed computations, language tooling, AI tools, and monitoring risk in fast-paced environments.

The role emphasizes strong programming fundamentals, debugging, and collaboration across teams. Expect daily deployments, technical interviews in Python, and a culture that values kindness and excellence.