Software Engineer - Low Level (C++)

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We are looking for engineers to power Hudson River Trading's continued expansion into global markets. As an engineer based out of our Hong Kong office, you will play a critical role in the process of establishing HRT's presence in Asia-Pacific markets and work closely with our algo and operations teams to ensure the continued success of our trading. You will also be deeply involved in the continuous, ongoing process of optimizing trading in markets HRT already has a presence in.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this role, you'll be expected to own the process of entering new markets and manage market changes over time. With this responsibility, you'll gain broad exposure to both the technical and business aspects of our trading operation. It is difficult to overstate the impact of this role - you will immediately contribute to the bottom line as HRT begins trading in markets it previously had no presence in and HRT’s trading in existing markets becomes more profitable.</span></p> <p><strong>Profile</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">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.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">You possess a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">You are capable of working independently as well as part of a team</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">You can analyze and fix problems quickly</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Can look at code, figure out how it works, and how to make it better</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Can describe software designs at a high level (the abstract interface), low level (step-by-step algorithm), or anywhere in between</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">You really like to work with people who challenge you and make you better at what you do​</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">C++ experience required</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Familiarity with UNIX operating systems and comfort at a command line</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Must be fluent (reading, writing and conversing) in English</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Adept at working independently and in self-management</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience developing market data and order entry systems a plus</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="color: white;">#LI-CP1</span></span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>Culture</strong></p> <p><span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"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. \n\nAt HRT we come from a variety of disciplines: 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. Our culture celebrates great ideas whether they come from HRT veterans or new hires. 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 to ... (truncated, view full listing at source)