Jobs at Hudson River Trading

Positions 352,843

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.

Job Transparency offers a clear view of HRT’s current 415 openings, real salary ranges, employee sentiment scores, and interview insights. With this data, you can benchmark offers, target roles that match your skill set, and prepare targeted interview materials that address the firm’s specific challenges.

ETF Pricing Engineering Specialist

Company: Hudson River Trading

Location: London, United Kingdom

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Hudson River Trading (HRT) is recruiting for an ETF Pricing Engineering Specialist. The role involves collaborating with global trading teams, improving ETF pricing strategies, and contributing to market strategies. The ideal candidate should have a STEM degree, 3-5 years of software engineering experience, advanced Python skills, and familiarity with Linux/Unix shell environments. C++ experience and knowledge of ETFs or similar delta-one derivatives are beneficial. HRT values a scientific approach to trading, innovation, and a diverse workforce. The company culture is collaborative, transparent, and values great ideas from all employees.

Senior Engineer

Company: Wind River

Location: Bangalore, India

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Systems Engineer - Development Tools

Company: Hudson River Trading

Location: London, United Kingdom

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Senior Cloud Architect

Company: Wind River

Location: Golden, CO

Posted Jan 22, 2025

Wind River, a global leader in delivering software for mission-critical intelligent systems, is seeking a software engineer with a focus on Telecom and data networking. The role involves leveraging Wind River's Cloud Platform to deliver Kubernetes-based solutions for managing edge cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate should have experience in open-source projects, cloud-native technologies, and network system-level solution design. They must be comfortable with customer interactions, issue resolution, and have strong problem-solving skills. The position offers a competitive salary range and benefits, and is based in the Denver, CO metropolitan area.

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.

Other Companies Hiring

© 2026 Job Transparency. All rights reserved.