Hudson River Trading
Software Engineer - Python
$200K–$300K
Chicago, Illinois, United States +8 · Full-time · Posted Feb 2, 2026
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- Chicago, Illinois, United States
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- Completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
About the job
Develops and supports scalable software for HRT’s trading and research operations, including platform and trading-adjacent systems.
What you'll do
- Design, develop, maintain, and deploy robust, efficient, scalable software.
- Debug complex issues across distributed systems and contribute throughout the software lifecycle, from ideation to deployment and support.
- Understand internal users’ needs and deliver software that supports them.
What they ask for
- Previous experience at a top-tier finance or technology company, with a track record of rapid advancement and strong reviews.
- Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and design principles.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to deploy software thoughtfully and reliably.
- Kindness and empathy; Python proficiency is assessed during interviews, though no language is a hard requirement.
Nice to have
- Experience applying cutting-edge technology; core contributions to such technology are especially valued.
- Management experience.
Pay
200,000 to 300,000 USD per year (base salary)
Tools
Python, Jupyter
AI focus
Examples of work include enhancing developer experience with AI tools and using LLMs to improve operational support tasks.
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