Software Engineer II

HPR (Hyannis Port Research); Needham (MA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 151,800; Full time

Job summary

HPR (Hyannis Port Research), located in Needham, Massachusetts, is looking for a Software Engineer II to enhance their capital markets infrastructure. The role involves low-level programming to develop high-performance applications for trading.

Qualified candidates should have at least 3 years of experience, a solid background in C and Linux development, and a passion for creating efficient software solutions. Full-time on-site work is required, with an anticipated salary range between $115,000 and $151,800.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work through complex engineering obstacles.
• Passionate about writing clean, simple, and elegant software.

Responsibilities

• Utilize expertise in low-level programming for high performance computing.
• Guide design, development, and debugging of C applications.
• Collaborate directly with customers using developed products.

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, Computer Engineering

Job description

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. As we continue to innovate and grow, we’re searching for a forward‑thinking Software Engineer II to help us build the future of capital markets infrastructure.

As a Software Engineer II You Will

• Utilize your expertise in low‑level programming as we advance the state of the art in high performance computing and electronic trading
• Provide the necessary 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
• Be a key contributor to our process and team culture, continually iterating on how we build products, not just on what we build
• Collaborate directly with customers that are using the products that you develop

Required Skills

• MS/BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related
• 3+ years of relevant work experience
• Strong C programming skills
• Linux application development expertise
• Demonstrated ability to work through complex engineering obstacles and proven success leading engineering teams to efficient and accurate solutions to these problems
• 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 $115,000 to $151,800. Please note that 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.

Hyannis Port Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process and during employment, consistent with applicable law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process or will require accommodation if hired should contact us via the "Contact Us" button on our Careers page.