Systems Engineer, Hudson River Trading
Cloud Architecture
Automated trading algorithms developer
Open for applications
Automated trading algorithms developer
1001+ employees
Open for applications
1001+ employees
Company mission
Hudson River Trading's mission is to bring a scientific and technological approach to financial trading.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- Required to have proven deep experience as a Solutions Architect or Cloud SRE with a focus on AWS, preferably in a high-frequency trading environment or performance-focused role
- Required to have proven deep experience in Linux system administration and system engineering, with a strong understanding of Linux internals
- Proficiency in Python programming for automation and scripting tasks
- Strong experience with Terraform and Salt (or equivalent tooling) for convergent infrastructure provisioning and configuration management
- Extensive experience in managing hardware components
- Strong AWS and on-premise application-side networking experience
- Excellent communication skills are essential for success in this role
Desirable
- Proven experience with AWS internals
- AWS certification(s) such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect
- Strong knowledge of other cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform or Microsoft Azure
- Prior experience as a Linux Systems Administrator
- Deep understanding of financial markets and trading systems
What the job involves
- Hudson River Trading (HRT) is seeking a senior Systems Engineer with deep Linux expertise and AWS skills to join our Trading Systems Infrastructure team
- We build and maintain trading infrastructure hyper-optimized for low-latency, starting from the bare metal, both on-premise and in the cloud
- In this critical role, you will work in a solutions architecture capacity focusing on AWS, delivering scalable, secure, and reliable solutions on our AWS Linux crypto trading platform
- Own, standardize, and implement the technical requirements of high-frequency crypto trading systems in the AWS cloud based on business needs for performance and reliability
- Optimize bare metal performance, both on-premise and in cloud environments, with a strong emphasis on Linux systems
- Integrate seamlessly with existing systems on-premise and in the cloud
- Develop automation scripts and tools using Python to support this effort
- Utilize Terraform and Salt (we are committed to IaC) to ensure platform consistency and scalability
- Explore and apply network latency optimization techniques
- Collaborate and support internal teams throughout the implementation process
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Hudson River Trading is a quantitative trading firm founded by a team of experienced venture capital experts, including computer scientists, mathematicians, and software engineers. It aims to bring a more scientific and mathematical approach to trading, operating a computing environment for the research and development of trading algorithms.
HRT's team includes a number of mathematicians, engineers and physicists. This academic approach has paid off, with HRT now having several offices around the world and boasting billions in trading capital. The firm is also a part of the DeFi Pyth network, marking a move towards crypto equity, which gives it access to an even wider range of investors and capital.
Although the trading market is crowded, HRT has proved the value of its code-first approach to trading and hence found a space for itself. HRT now invests in new blockchain companies that share its values. The company continues to innovate, which should provide the path to finding further success.
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Company benefits
- MERIT: Our people are motivated by a culture that promotes hard work and intellect over corporate politics.
- MEALS & SNACKS: HRTers enjoy breakfast and lunch together (chef-prepared in NYC, reimbursement or catered options for other offices), healthy snacks, a coffee bar, and a well-stocked beer and wine fridge.
- COMFORT: If you come to work dressed up, expect to explain what you’re doing that night for the rest of the day.
- FITNESS: On-site cardio and weight room in NYC (fitness reimbursement for other offices), regular yoga classes, and a 7-Minute Workout club.
- SOCIAL AT HRT: Our social calendar includes regular happy hours, outings, team dinners, and sports.
- PLAY TANK: Unwind at the end of a long day with video games, board games, foosball, or table tennis.
- VACATION: Generous paid vacation plus personal days and market holidays (or days in lieu).
- HEALTH: Generously subsidized healthcare coverage, vision and company paid dental insurance, paid time off for sick days, paid medical/disability leave, and fully covered access to a mental health counselor, as well as access to the Modern Health platform.
- FAMILY TIME: 12-week paid parental leave policy and family friendly events.
- EDUCATION: Tuition assistance, professional development, and on-the-job training.
Company values
- Automation & Efficiency: We are disciples of automation and efficiency trading millions of times a day in markets around the globe. At its core, HRT is a small tech company with a big footprint.
- Code of Ethics: Our internal code of ethics far exceeds the expectations of the regulatory environment in which we operate. We are conscientious market participants advocating for fair and transparent markets for everyone. This philosophy influences every aspect of our research.
- Make it Better: Both as individuals and as a company we are tenacious. We are insatiable innovators looking to improve every aspect of our business. We don’t settle until we make it better.
- Collaboration: Collaboration sets HRT apart within our industry. We count among us many brilliant minds, but we’ve learned that the best ideas are born in a shared research and development environment.
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: At HRT, we celebrate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Our culture is a reflection of the individuals, across race, gender identity and expression, age, religion and worship practices, education status, nationality, and identity, who bring their varied perspectives to work.
- Togetherness: HRT is a community of friends and colleagues. Whether we are sharing a meal or competing over a game of ping pong, HRT embraces a culture of togetherness that extends far beyond the walls of our office.
Company HQ
World Trade Center, New York, NY
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Leadership
Jason Caroll
(Managing Director)Previously worked as an Analyst at Tower Research Capital.
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