Software Engineer (C++ or Python) – 2026 Grads, New Grad

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Job Summary:

Hudson River Trading (HRT) is a leading firm in algorithmic trading that leverages advanced technology and infrastructure for trading financial products. They are seeking a Software Engineer who will write code that is integral to their business, working collaboratively with other engineers to design trading algorithms in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications:

Required:

• You are a full-time undergraduate student studying computer science or a related field who is eligible for full-time roles in 2026.

• Excellent design, debugging, and problem solving skills

• Working experience with C/C++ or Python is required, as are good CS fundamentals

• Knowledge of UNIX operating systems (we use Linux), system/processor performance, and network communication

Preferred:

• Interest in low-level architecture, logic design, and/or verification is a plus

Company:

Hudson River Trading opertes as a multi-asset class quantitative trading firm. Founded in 2002, headquartered in New York, New York, USA, team size 501-1000 employees, currently Late Stage. Hudson River Trading has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships.