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Hudson River Trading (HRT) is a leading proprietary trading firm that leverages cutting‑edge technology to execute high‑frequency trades across equities, options, and fixed‑income markets. Founded in 1999, HRT is headquartered in New York and operates global offices in Chicago, London, and Singapore. The company is renowned for its data‑driven culture, advanced C++ and Python infrastructure, and a focus on machine‑learning‑enabled market making.

HRT hires a blend of software engineers, data scientists, quantitative researchers, risk analysts, infrastructure specialists, and product managers. Candidates can expect a multi‑stage interview process that tests algorithmic thinking, statistical modeling, and system design. Strong coding in C++ or Python, a solid mathematics foundation, and experience with distributed systems are highly valued.

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Member of Technical Staff – Sys (Storage/File systems)

Company: Wind River

Location: Bangalore, India

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Wind River, a global leader in delivering software for mission-critical intelligent systems, is seeking a candidate with extensive experience in low-level embedded OS capabilities. The role involves working on the middleware component of RTOS, including 3rd Party libs and modules like Storage, Networking, System Debugs, and Simulator. The ideal candidate should have a BTech/MTech degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, with a minimum of 12 years of experience. They should possess a solid understanding of software development methodology, RTOS (like VxWorks, QNX, FreeRTOS, Linux), and experience in developing middleware in C/C++. The role also involves collaborating with global software engineering teams, contributing to product improvements, and helping Wind River grow in new market segments. Benefits include workplace flexibility, medical insurance, employee assistance program, vacation and time off, and wellness benefits.

Quantitative Researcher (Mid-Freq)

Company: Hudson River Trading

Location: London, United Kingdom

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Senior Python Engineer

Company: Hudson River Trading

Location: London, United Kingdom

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Field Application Engineer (Automotive)

Company: Wind River

Location: Bangalore, India

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Wind River is a leading provider of integrated Intelligent/embedded software solutions, empowering digital transformation across industries. The company is pioneering technologies for the new machine economy, with a focus on aerospace, defense, automotive, industrial, medical, and telecommunications. The role involves working with top engineers in the Automotive industry, understanding customer needs, and crafting technical solutions as a technical evangelist and trusted advisor. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in the Automotive vertical, hands-on embedded software development, and a strong understanding of the software development life cycle. Familiarity with Cloud Native technologies, DevOps/CICD methodologies, and AWS/Azure cloud infrastructure is a plus.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to work at Hudson River Trading?
Working at HRT means engaging in real‑time market trading while collaborating with data scientists and engineers to solve complex problems. The culture rewards curiosity, encourages experimentation, and offers generous equity packages and performance bonuses. Employees value the speed of feedback, continuous learning opportunities, and the direct impact on trading strategies.
What types of positions are available at Hudson River Trading?
HRT offers roles in software engineering, data science, quantitative research, risk management, infrastructure, product management, and operations. Current openings span junior to senior levels and focus on building low‑latency trading systems, predictive models, and robust risk controls.
How can I stand out as an applicant for HRT?
Showcase algorithmic projects, publish research or code on GitHub, and demonstrate deep understanding of financial instruments. Highlight experience with C++ or Python performance optimization, distributed computing, and statistical analysis. In interviews, articulate clear problem‑solving approaches, quantify results, and ask thoughtful questions about the firm’s technology stack and market strategy.

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