Software Engineer (Python)

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This role is directed at graduates seeking a 2025 start date. For 2026 start dates please take a look at our internships.

Working as a Software Engineer at Hudson River Trading (HRT) means the code you write is our business. At HRT, our engineers create and maintain critical technology and infrastructure that is integral to the success of our trading. Their work spans our incredible live trading system and a powerful research environment.

HRT’s two main programming languages are C++ and Python. We use C++ for anything latency sensitive, and we use Python to monitor live trading, build our distributed computing platform, process large amounts of data, and write all of our internal tools.

As a Python Engineer at HRT, you’ll step into an incredible learning opportunity; HRT is one of the top algorithmic trading companies in the world, with one of the most advanced distributed compute environments. You’ll collaborate with researchers and engineers to build high-impact products, help HRT tackle exciting new initiatives and streamline every part of the trade cycle.

Qualifications

• You are a full-time undergraduate student studying computer science or a related field who is eligible for full-time roles in 2025

• Excellent design, debugging and problem solving skills

• Working experience with Python is required, as are good CS fundamentals

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 are capable of working both independently, as well as part of a team and can analyze and fix problems quickly

• You can look at code, figure out how it works, and identify how to make it better

• You can describe software designs at a high level (the abstract interface), low level (step-by-step algorithm), and anywhere in between

• You really like to work with people who push you to be better at what you do

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.