Systems Engineer

Hudson River Trading (HRT) is seeking a Systems Engineer to join their Developer Tools team, offering a base salary range of $150,000 to $250,000. This role focuses on building and maintaining server and software build infrastructure used across the firm. The DevTools team is responsible for designing, scaling, and supporting HRT's code collaboration and review platforms, as well as creating tooling to enhance software building and testing processes.

The position offers a unique opportunity to impact development processes across the entire firm. You'll work with cutting-edge technology in a sophisticated computing environment, collaborating with various teams to improve developer experience in a high-velocity setting. HRT brings a scientific approach to trading financial products and values innovation in algorithmic trading.

The ideal candidate should have strong Python programming skills, extensive Linux/UNIX knowledge, and at least 2 years of relevant experience. You'll be part of a diverse, collaborative culture that celebrates great ideas from both veterans and new hires. HRT offers competitive compensation, including performance-based bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, working with open-source software, and contributing to the improvement of development workflows. You'll be joining a community of self-starters at the cutting edge of automation, working alongside experts from various disciplines including mathematics, computer science, physics, and engineering.