Senior Software Engineer — Real-Time Distributed Trading

Hudson River Trading; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary performance-based bonuses

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

A leading quantitative trading firm in Chicago is seeking skilled Software Engineers to design and develop robust systems. Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field and prior experience at top financial or tech companies. The firm values strong communication skills and offers a collaborative environment, with competitive salaries ranging from $200,000 to $300,000 plus bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Previous experience at a top-tier finance or technology company.
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and design principles.
• Experience with cutting-edge technology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain efficient software systems.
• Debug complex issues in distributed systems.
• Contribute to the software development lifecycle.

Skills

Debugging

Critical thinking

Communication

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in C++

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

A leading quantitative trading firm in Chicago is seeking skilled Software Engineers to design and develop robust systems. Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field and prior experience at top financial or tech companies. The firm values strong communication skills and offers a collaborative environment, with competitive salaries ranging from $200,000 to $300,000 plus bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.