Software Engineer (C++) – 2025 Grads

About the position

As a Software Engineer at Hudson River Trading (HRT), the code you write is our business. Our engineers create and maintain critical technology and infrastructure that is integral to the success of our trading. Software Engineers bring deep knowledge of C++, OS internals, CPU architecture, and networking hardware and protocols to our incredible live trading system and powerful research environment. In this role, you will work closely with other engineers across the firm who design trading algorithms and monitor trading in an extremely fast-paced, real-time environment! We are looking for smart programmers who love to code, enjoy being challenged, and can thrive in an open and collaborative company culture.

Requirements

• You are a full-time undergraduate student studying computer science or a related field who is eligible for full-time roles in 2025
• Excellent design, debugging, and problem solving skills
• Working experience with C/C++ is required, as are good CS fundamentals
• Knowledge of UNIX operating systems (we use Linux), system/processor performance, and network communication
• Interest in low-level architecture, logic design, and/or verification is a plus

Benefits

• Estimated base salary range of $175,000 to $250,000 per year
• Discretionary performance-based bonuses
• Competitive benefits package