Electronic Trading Support Engineer

Hudson River Trading (HRT) is seeking an Electronic Trading Support Engineer to join their Trade Operations team, offering a unique opportunity in the high-stakes world of electronic trading. This role combines technical expertise with real-time decision-making in one of the world's most sophisticated trading environments.

The position involves managing HRT's live trading platform, where you'll be responsible for configuring, monitoring, and optimizing trading operations while handling critical risk and regulatory tasks. You'll work in a fast-paced environment where quick thinking and technical problem-solving are essential. Your daily responsibilities will range from debugging processes before market open to making crucial decisions balancing compliance, risk, and profit during trading hours.

HRT stands out as a scientific-driven trading firm that has built one of the world's most advanced computing environments for research and development. The company culture emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and intellectual diversity, welcoming expertise from various fields including mathematics, computer science, physics, and engineering.

As an Electronic Trading Support Engineer, you'll be part of a tight-knit, highly productive team where technology enthusiasm and excellent communication skills are vital. The role offers competitive compensation ($100,000 - $150,000 base salary) plus performance-based bonuses and benefits. You'll work with cutting-edge technology while having the opportunity to make significant impacts on trading operations.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical foundation, including UNIX systems knowledge and scripting abilities, combined with the ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys tackling complex challenges, values a collaborative culture, and wants to be at the forefront of electronic trading innovation.

Join HRT if you're looking to be part of a diverse, global team where great ideas are valued regardless of their source, and where the culture of togetherness extends beyond the office walls. This position offers not just a job, but a chance to be part of a community that's pushing the boundaries of algorithmic trading while maintaining a balanced, inclusive workplace.