Senior Software Engineer

HPR (Hyannis Port Research); Needham (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 205,100; Full time

Job summary

HPR (Hyannis Port Research) is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop high-performance electronic trading solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in C programming and Linux development. You will lead engineering teams while collaborating directly with customers to enhance the trading infrastructure.

This role requires being on-site in Needham, MA full-time, with an annual salary ranging from $125,000 to $205,100, depending on skills and experience. Other compensation may include bonuses or equity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Proven ability to work through complex engineering obstacles.
• Experience defining test scenarios for quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Utilize low-level programming for high performance computing.
• Guide design, development, and debugging of C applications.
• Lead and mentor software engineers.

Skills

C programming skills

Linux application development

Concurrency and multi-threaded architectures

Socket programming and TCP

Scripting languages (Python, Shell)

Education

MS/BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related

Job description

Overview

HPR is the leading provider of high-performance and ultra-low latency electronic trading and capital markets infrastructure solutions offered as a managed service. Our cutting-edge technology is used by tier-1 financial institutions to monitor and execute trades rapidly and efficiently. We’re searching for a forward-thinking Senior Software Engineer to help us build the future of capital markets infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Utilize expertise in low-level programming as we advance high performance computing and electronic trading
• Provide guidance and hands-on delivery of the design, development, and debugging of C applications that run on multi-core Linux systems to process large amounts of high-throughput, low-latency network data
• Contribute to process and team culture, iterating on how we build products, not just on what we build
• Lead and mentor software engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration
• Collaborate directly with customers using the products you develop

Required Skills

• MS/BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related
• 5+ years of relevant work experience
• Strong C programming skills
• Linux application development expertise
• Proven ability to work through complex engineering obstacles and lead engineering teams to efficient and accurate solutions
• Experience defining test scenarios and test cases to ensure quality of team deliverables
• Passionate about writing software that is clean, simple, and elegant
• Proficiency with concurrency and multi-threaded architectures
• Expertise with socket programming and TCP
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python and Shell
• Comfortable being onsite in Needham, MA 5 days a week

Desired Skills

• Experience with C++ and Java
• Financial market knowledge

Compensation

In compliance with Massachusetts law, the anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $125,000 to $205,100. This range represents the expected base salary for this role at the time of posting. The final offer may vary based on factors such as the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications. This range does not include other forms of compensation such as potential bonuses, equity, or benefits.

This position requires being on-site at our office in Needham, MA full-time (5 days per week).

Please note: HPR currently does not provide employment sponsorship.