Jobs at Hudson River Trading

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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.

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.

Senior Systems Software Engineer

Company: Hudson River Trading

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Oct 11, 2024

The job posting is for a Systems Software Engineer position at Hudson River Trading, where the candidate will develop tools in Python to improve the development experience for users of their configuration management system SaltStack. The role requires strong Python skills, development experience, and some experience with Unix. The company values openness, transparency, and diversity, and is an equal opportunity employer.

Star Lab - Field Applications Engineer, System Architect

Company: Wind River

Location: Washington, DC / Remote

Posted Oct 13, 2024

Star Lab, a pioneer in securing mission-critical systems from cyber threats, is seeking an experienced system architect with expertise in Linux kernel, embedded Linux, and various Linux build tools. The role involves understanding customer needs, architecting technical solutions, and demonstrating them through product presentations. The candidate should have strong C development skills, understanding of information security practices, and familiarity with intelligent edge use-cases. The position offers a competitive compensation package and the opportunity to work with leading engineers in the security industry.

Senior Systems Software Engineer

Company: Hudson River Trading

Location: New York, NY

Posted Oct 12, 2024

Hudson River Trading (HRT) is seeking a Systems Software Engineer to build and maintain tools for their server and network infrastructure using Python. The role involves improving development experience for users of SaltStack, integrating and extending configuration management modules, and designing new tools to enhance reliability and manageability of trading, research, installation, and monitoring systems. The ideal candidate should have strong Python skills, relevant experience, and familiarity with Unix and Linux operating systems.

Member of Technical Staff – Workbench Development (Eclipse IDE)

Company: Wind River

Location: Bangalore, India

Posted Oct 13, 2024

Wind River is a renowned global leader in delivering software for mission-critical intelligent systems. With over four decades of innovation, the company powers billions of systems that require the highest levels of security, safety, and reliability. Wind River's software is integral to complex technology challenges across various industries, including automotive, aerospace, defense, industrial, medical, and telecommunications. The company's contributions have been recognized with industry awards and certifications, such as global Great Place to Work certification and being named a 'Top Workplace' for ten consecutive years. Wind River is seeking an experienced software engineer with a strong background in Java programming, agile development, and DevOps practices to join their team. The role involves designing software in a flexible, extendable architecture, delivering high-quality and maintainable code, and improving team effectiveness. Benefits include workplace flexibility, medical insurance, wellness benefits, and various types of paid time off.

Cloud Solutions Architect

Company: Wind River

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Posted Oct 12, 2024

Wind River is a leading company in the digital transformation of customers with Mission Critical AI Systems. They are recognized as the #1 in Edge Compute OS Platforms and regularly win industry recognitions for excellence in IoT security, cloud and edge computing. The role involves managing technical requirements for major networking and telecom operators, leveraging the OpenStack Foundation’s StarlingX project to deliver high-performance, production grade Kubernetes-based solutions for managing edge cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of software development or solutions architecting experience in network stacks, wireless/cellular telecom, virtualization, containers, Kubernetes, orchestration, OpenStack, and cloud-native technologies. They should also have strong English written and oral language skills.

Strategic Account Manager - Telco

Company: Wind River

Location: Stockholm, Sweden

Posted Oct 12, 2024

Wind River, a global leader in delivering software for mission-critical intelligent systems, is seeking a Strategic Account Manager with a strong entrepreneurial background. The role involves developing, fostering, and maintaining long-term strategic business relationships in key target accounts within the European Telco market. The successful candidate will be required to engage clients at the most senior levels, position Wind River in all direct sales engagements, and collaborate with the Wind River telco Ecosystem. The ideal candidate should have a strong and comprehensive understanding of the Telco & Networking sector, major account planning experience, and significant experience as an individual contributor consistently exceeding assigned quota.

Data Center Engineer

Company: IMC Trading

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Oct 11, 2024

The job posting is seeking a dedicated and experienced Data Center Engineer to join the Chicago team. The ideal candidate is energized by working in a cutting-edge data center environment. The role requires handson work with physical servers, network infrastructure, and IT components across various colocation facilities.

Senior Member of Technical Staff – Cloud Platform Development (OpenStack)

Company: Wind River

Location: Kanata, Canada

Posted Oct 12, 2024

Wind River, a global leader in delivering software for mission-critical intelligent systems, is seeking an experienced software engineer for its Cloud team. The role involves leading, designing, and developing software for a complete cloud infrastructure software stack, working with technologies like Kubernetes, Docker, OpenStack, and more. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in software development, particularly with Python and C/C++, and experience in containerization and fault-tolerant/carrier-grade development. The company offers a hybrid work model, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to contribute to the StarlingX cloud-native project.

IT Operations Engineer

Company: Hudson River Trading

Location: Other US Location

Posted Oct 11, 2024

Hudson River Trading is looking for an IT Operations Engineer to join their Information Technology team. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and collaboration skills, and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. The role involves providing technical support to colleagues, escalating issues, and assisting with the administration of the tech stack.

Cloud Software Architect – Wind River OpenStack

Company: Wind River

Location: Kanata, Canada

Posted Oct 09, 2024

Wind River is seeking a Cloud Software Architect for OpenStack in Ottawa, ON. The role involves designing, developing, and implementing high-level software architecture solutions for the OpenStack-based cloud infrastructure tailored to the Telecom core network. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience with OpenStack, Kubernetes, and a deep understanding of cloud computing principles, with specific knowledge of Telecom core networks. The company offers a unique culture, industry recognition, and a range of benefits including workplace flexibility, health insurance, and learning benefits.

Low Level Software Engineer (C++)

Company: Hudson River Trading

Location: Singapore

Posted Oct 13, 2024

Hudson River Trading (HRT) is seeking engineers to expand its global market presence, particularly in Asia-Pacific. The role involves working closely with algo and operations teams, optimizing trading in existing markets, and managing market changes. The engineer will have broad exposure to both technical and business aspects of trading operations, significantly impacting HRT's bottom line. HRT values a scientific approach to trading, innovation, and a diverse workforce. The ideal candidate possesses a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, C++ experience, UNIX familiarity, and strong problem-solving skills.

Business Development Analyst

Company: Hudson River Trading

Location: New York, NY

Posted Oct 09, 2024

Hudson River Trading is recruiting for a Business Development Analyst in Chicago. The role involves supporting futures, treasuries, and global FX businesses, and requires a degree in a relevant field, 3+ years of experience, and proficiency in Python and Unix tools. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in trading, technology, and making an impact. The role offers exposure to various trading venues and collaboration with multiple teams. 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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