À propos de ce poste Junior Quantitative Latency Engineer chez Hudson River Trading
Hudson River Trading (HRT) is seeking curious, thoughtful engineers who enjoy working with data and solving real-world technical problems to join our growing Market Structure Analysis team. In this role as a Quantitative Latency Engineer, you’ll apply data-driven methodologies to understand and optimize trading technology and real-time interactions with financial markets across the globe, spanning traditional and crypto exchanges. No prior finance experience is needed!
Responsibilities
- Contribute directly to impactful improvements to HRT’s low-latency trading systems
- Analyze large datasets to understand how complex systems and networks behave in real-world conditions, such as exchange technology and performance of HRT systems
- Build Python-based tools and scripts to collect, clean, and visualize data in a clear and actionable way
- Design and run experiments to measure the impact of changes and identify opportunities for improvement
- Collaborate closely with HRT’s Algorithm Development, Trading Technology, and Business Development teams to discover, research, and implement improvements to HRT’s architecture
- Liaise with exchanges globally to better understand their technology and stay up to date on changes and improvements
Qualifications
- A technical degree or equivalent practical experience
- Experience with Python and Pandas
- Proficiency in data analytics including statistics, data visualization, and working with large data sets
- Strong curiosity about how financial systems, networks, and cutting-edge technology work, and a willingness to learn new concepts quickly
- Ability to think analytically, ask insightful questions, and approach unfamiliar problems methodically
- Strong cross-functional communication skills and an interest in collaborating with others
The estimated base salary range for this position is 200,000 to 300,000 USD per year (or local equivalent). The base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This role will also be eligible for discretionary performance-based bonuses and a competitive benefits package.
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.
