Software Engineer - Low Level (C++)

Hudson River Trading
Singapore
On-site

Who this role is best for

Software engineers with C++ expertise and a strong interest in financial trading will find this role highly impactful, particularly in the context of market expansion and optimization.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with C++ experience and a passion for market systems development
    — “C++ experience required”
  • Individuals who thrive in roles requiring both technical and business acumen
    — “You will gain broad exposure to both the technical and business aspects of our trading operation”
  • People who enjoy working in a collaborative, intellectually stimulating environment
    — “We’re a community of self-starters who are motivated by the excitement of being at the cutting edge of automation”

Things to consider

  • The role requires fluency in English for communication and collaboration
    — “Must be fluent (reading, writing and conversing) in English”
  • Candidates must be prepared to work in a high-stakes, fast-moving financial domain
    — “It is difficult to overstate the impact of this role”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in market data or order entry system development in your resume
    — “Experience developing market data and order entry systems a plus”
  • Demonstrate your ability to work independently and self-manage during interviews
    — “Adept at working independently and in self-management”
  • Showcase your capacity to explain software designs at both high and low levels
    — “Can describe software designs at a high level (the abstract interface), low level (step-by-step algorithm), or anywhere in between”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • owning the process of entering new markets
  • managing market changes over time
  • contributing to the bottom line
Typical background
bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field

Skills & requirements

Required

C++UNIXIndependent WorkProblem-solvingSoftware Design

Preferred

Market Data SystemsOrder Entry Systems

Stack & domain

C++UNIXEnglishTeamworkProblem-solvingCommunicationFinanceHealthcare

About the role

Original posting from Hudson River Trading

We are looking for engineers to power Hudson River Trading's continued expansion into global markets. As an engineer based out of our Singapore office, you will play a critical role in the process of establishing HRT's presence in Asia-Pacific markets and work closely with our algo and operations teams to ensure the continued success of our trading. You will also be deeply involved in the continuous, ongoing process of optimizing trading in markets HRT already has a presence in.

In this role, you'll be expected to own the process of entering new markets and manage market changes over time. With this responsibility, you'll gain broad exposure to both the technical and business aspects of our trading operation. It is difficult to overstate the impact of this role - you will immediately contribute to the bottom line as HRT begins trading in markets it previously had no presence in and HRT’s trading in existing markets becomes more profitable.

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 possess a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field

You are capable of working independently as well as part of a team

You can analyze and fix problems quickly

Can look at code, figure out how it works, and how to make it better

Can describe software designs at a high level (the abstract interface), low level (step-by-step algorithm), or anywhere in between

You really like to work with people who challenge you and make you better at what you do​

Qualifications

C++ experience required

Familiarity with UNIX operating systems and comfort at a command line

Must be fluent (reading, writing and conversing) in English

Adept at working independently and in self-management

Experience developing market data and order entry systems a plus

#LI-CP1

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.

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