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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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Junior Legal Counsel

Company: IMC Trading

Location: Other US Location

Posted Jan 23, 2025

IMC, a leading global trading firm, is seeking a Junior Legal Counsel to join their Global Legal team in Amsterdam. The Legal Counsel will ensure the organization's operations comply with legal requirements, company policies, and ethical business practices. The role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements, collaborating with business support teams, supporting senior counsel on projects, monitoring new legislation, and researching legal issues. The ideal candidate will have an academic law degree, at least 3 years of relevant experience, demonstrable knowledge of contract law, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Excellent command of Dutch and English is required.

Customer Success Technical Program Manager

Company: Wind River

Location: Gunnison, CO

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Wind River, a global leader in delivering software for mission-critical intelligent systems, is seeking a Customer Focused Program Manager. The role involves direct end customer management in the telecommunications space and handling strategic partners in the cloud solution space. The ideal candidate should possess software expertise, a business background, technical expertise, and proven influence management skills. Responsibilities include assessing and analyzing changes, providing program management oversight, and leading weekly, monthly, and quarterly business reviews. The role requires global interactions, cultural adaptability, and executive level influence. The annual base salary range is $128,100 to $150,000 for Colorado, New York, and New Jersey residents, and $135,000 to $170,000 for California, Washington, and NYC area residents.

Compliance Officer - US Regulatory Specialist

Company: IMC Trading

Location: Other US Location

Posted Jan 23, 2025

The US Compliance Officer role at IMC involves ensuring adherence to US laws, regulations, and internal policies for trading US financial products globally. The role requires a deep understanding of US regulatory frameworks and their application in an international context. The officer will report directly to IMC's US Chief Compliance Officer but will be based in the newly opened London office. The role offers significant growth and responsibility expansion within the Compliance team. Key responsibilities include partnering with the Compliance team, promoting the firm's compliance culture, acting as a liaison between US and international business units, monitoring trading activity, maintaining detailed documentation, assisting in investigations, onboarding new personnel, providing training, developing policies, advising on compliance risks, and monitoring regulatory changes. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree (Advanced degree preferred), 5+ years of US regulatory compliance experience, FINRA Series Licenses, strong interpersonal and analytical skills, high integrity, understanding of the US financial industry, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with SEC and CFTC regulations.

Senior Engineer

Company: Wind River

Location: Bangalore, India

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Wind River, a leader in Mission Critical AI Systems, is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer for their NW Stack. The role involves designing, developing, and optimizing network protocols and communication stacks, impacting the performance, reliability, and security of their networks. The ideal candidate will have a BTech/MTech degree in Computer Science or related field, solid understanding of software development methodology, and minimum 3-5 years of experience in protocol stack or network stack development. Proficiency in C/C++ and network protocols is required. The role offers opportunities for growth and collaboration in a respectful, growth-oriented culture.

Senior Member of Technical Staff - V&V

Company: Wind River

Location: Bangalore, India

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Wind River, a global leader in delivering software for mission-critical intelligent systems, is seeking a Senior Member of Technical Staff for its Certification Center of Excellence in Bangalore, India. The role involves generating software and evidence for safety-critical systems, interacting with global teams, and being a subject matter expert in software development, verification, and certification. The ideal candidate should have 15+ years of experience in software development, strong knowledge in C/Embedded C, RTOS, BSP, and device drivers' verification, and experience with safety certification standards like DO-178C/IEC50128/ISO26262. The company offers a dynamic work environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for innovation.

Experienced C++ Developer, Distributed Compute

Company: Hudson River Trading

Location: London, United Kingdom

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Hudson River Trading (HRT) is a leading algorithmic trading firm, renowned for its advanced research environment. The company's research cluster generates all trading strategies using highly sophisticated technology. As a distributed compute engineer, you'll develop and enhance technical solutions to streamline research efficiency. Collaboration with quantitative traders and software engineers is a daily occurrence. Responsibilities include maintaining and improving resource scheduling, data caching, and job monitoring. The ideal candidate should have a strong C++ background, Python familiarity, and excellent communication skills. HRT values a diverse workforce and fosters a culture of togetherness and innovation.

Linux Software Developer

Company: Wind River

Location: Kanata, Canada

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Wind River, a global leader in delivering software for mission-critical intelligent systems, is seeking an experienced software engineer for their Cloud team. The role involves working with large-scale projects like Kubernetes, Docker, and OpenStack, and contributing to the StarlingX open-source project. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in computer science, 5+ years of professional software development experience, and proficiency in Python, Linux, and C/C++. They should also have experience in Kubernetes application development and L2/L3 networking. The position offers a hybrid work model, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to contribute to shaping the future of a safer, more connected world.

Business Development Analyst

Company: Hudson River Trading

Location: Singapore

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Hudson River Trading is recruiting for a Business Development Analyst in Singapore. The role involves supporting HRT's Asia equities and derivatives business, interacting with various financial entities, and working alongside multiple internal teams. The ideal candidate should have a degree in a relevant field, 2+ years of experience in financial institutions, and a strong interest in technology and trading. Responsibilities include supporting business development, deploying trading strategies, assisting with technology releases, and managing risks. HRT values a scientific approach to trading, innovation, and a diverse workforce.

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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