Hudson River Trading’s coders work on small, highly productive, and efficient teams that design, improve, and maintain the technology that powers worldwide trading — at HRT, the code you write is our business. You’ll have an opportunity to work alongside a range of developers across the firm who write trading algorithms, monitor trading, build and maintain a world-class research environment, and more!
As a Treasury Infrastructure Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions that support our treasury functions. You will work closely with our Funding, Finance, and Optimization teams to ensure our treasury systems are efficient, secure, and scalable.
Responsibilities
- Software Development: Design, develop, and implement treasury software applications using C++ and/or Python, ensuring high performance and responsiveness
- System Integration: Collaborate with Treasury and Finance teams to integrate the software solutions with the existing platform
- Infrastructure Management: Maintain and optimize treasury infrastructure, including databases, cloud services, and network configuration
- Automation & Optimization: Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement within treasury operations
- Support & Troubleshooting: Provide technical support for treasury systems and resolve any issues promptly
- Compliance & Security: Ensure all treasury systems comply with regulatory requirements and security protocols
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and/or a related field
- Proven experience building treasury infrastructure
- Strong proficiency in C++ and/or Python programming and knowledge of object-oriented design principles
- Knowledge of treasury operations, cash management, and financial instruments is a plus
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical teams
- Familiarity with database technologies (SQL, NoSQL) and data modeling are a plus
The estimated base salary range for this position is $150,000 to $250,000 per year, based on job-related skills and experience. This role will also be eligible for discretionary performance-based bonuses and a competitive benefits package.
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.
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