Electronic Trading Support Engineer

Hudson River Trading (HRT) is seeking an Electronic Trading Support Engineer to join their Trade Operations team, managing one of the world's most sophisticated electronic trading platforms. This role sits at the intersection of technology and financial markets, requiring a unique blend of technical expertise and trading knowledge.

The position involves managing HRT's live trading environment, where you'll be responsible for configuring, monitoring, and optimizing trading operations while handling critical risk and regulatory tasks. You'll work in a high-performance environment where quick thinking and immediate response to systems issues is essential.

As an Electronic Trading Support Engineer, you'll be part of a team that covers everything from systems infrastructure to compliance, risk management, and performance improvement. Your daily responsibilities might include debugging processes before market opening, making critical real-time decisions balancing compliance and risk, or coordinating technical rollouts of new trading strategies.

HRT offers a unique culture that values scientific thinking and innovation. The company brings together professionals from various disciplines, including mathematics, computer science, physics, and engineering. They pride themselves on being a community of self-starters working at the cutting edge of automation across all aspects of their organization.

The ideal candidate will combine strong technical skills with a deep understanding of financial markets. You'll need experience with Linux systems, scripting languages, and market protocols. This role requires someone who can thrive under pressure, maintain attention to detail, and effectively coordinate with multiple stakeholders.

Join a company that values diversity, promotes collaboration, and offers the opportunity to work with some of the most sophisticated trading technology in the world. At HRT, you'll be part of a team that celebrates great ideas from everyone, whether you're a veteran or a new hire, and embraces a culture of togetherness that extends beyond the office walls.