Software Engineer (C++ or Python) – 2027 Grads

Hudson River Trading; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 270,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Discretionary performance bonus

Company-paid medical benefits

Job summary

Hudson River Trading seeks Software Engineers for teams in New York and Singapore, with London coming soon. You will build and maintain critical real-time trading software, collaborating across the firm to design algorithms and monitor markets.

The role favors strong programming skills in C/C++ or Python, excellent problem solving, and a background in CS fundamentals. Base salary for the US is $300,000, with a sign-on bonus and discretionary performance bonus in the overall package.

Qualifications

• Excellent design, debugging, and problem solving skills.
• Experience with C/C++ or Python and solid CS fundamentals.
• Knowledge of UNIX (Linux), system performance, and networking basics.
• Interest in low-level architecture, logic design, and verification is a plus.
• Undergraduate or master's student eligible for full-time roles in 2027.

Responsibilities

• Write and maintain critical software for real-time trading systems.
• Collaborate with engineers to design, monitor, and optimize trading algorithms.
• Analyze and fix problems quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Design, debugging, problem solving

C/C++ or Python

CS fundamentals

UNIX/Linux and networking basics

Low-level architecture interest

Education

CS-related degree student

Job description

Hudson River Trading (HRT) is seeking talented Software Engineers to join our teams in New York and Singapore (London is coming soon!). As a Software Engineer at HRT, the code you write is our business. Our software 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. Ideal candidates are smart programmers who love to code, enjoy being challenged, and can thrive in an open and collaborative environment.

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 independently and as part of a team to 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 enjoy working with people who push you to be better at what you do

Qualifications

• You are a full-time undergraduate or master’s student studying computer science (or a related field) who is eligible for full-time roles in 2027
• 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

Base salary for US is $300,000. Other locations have similarly locally competitive base salaries. A sign-on and discretionary performance bonus will be provided as part of the total compensation package, in addition to company-paid medical and/or other benefits.

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.

Please be advised: Use of AI tools during interviews or assessments is strictly prohibited, unless otherwise instructed or agreed upon. We employ various methods to evaluate the authenticity of candidate responses. If we determine that AI assistance was used during any stage of the hiring process, we reserve the right to immediately disqualify your candidacy or rescind any job offers extended.