Trading Operations Engineer

Hudson River Trading (HRT) is a cutting-edge financial technology firm that brings a scientific approach to trading financial products. As a Trading Operations Engineer, you'll join the TradeOps team responsible for managing one of the world's most sophisticated electronic trading platforms. This role combines technical expertise with trading operations knowledge, requiring you to handle everything from systems infrastructure to compliance and risk management.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a high-performance environment where immediate detection and reaction to systems and trading issues is essential. You'll be responsible for managing new initiatives, ensuring smooth trading operations, and serving as a subject matter expert on production trading platform changes. The role involves close collaboration with trading desks, exchanges, and external parties.

HRT's culture celebrates diversity and innovation, bringing together professionals from various disciplines including mathematics, computer science, physics, and engineering. The company provides a collaborative environment where great ideas are valued, regardless of their source. You'll be part of a community of self-starters working at the cutting edge of automation across trading, business operations, and beyond.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation with experience in Linux systems and scripting languages, combined with knowledge of trading protocols and electronic trading systems. You'll need excellent communication skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to thrive under pressure. This role offers the opportunity to work with some of the most sophisticated computing environments in the financial industry while being part of a company that values both technical excellence and collaborative culture.

Join HRT if you're looking to be part of a diverse, global team that approaches trading with scientific rigor and values individual contributions. The company offers an inclusive environment where you can grow professionally while working on challenging technical problems in the financial markets.