Software Engineer - Distributed Systems (Storage/Databases)
LocationNew York, NY, United States
Posted2 hours ago
Hudson River Trading (HRT) is a leading quantitative trading and investment firm specializing in multi-asset class strategies. At the core of our success lies the power of our compute cluster, the foundation where all our trading strategies are conceived and refined.
We’re looking for innovative minds to enhance the data storage libraries and tools leveraged by our Research teams to generate cutting-edge strategies. As a Storage Developer, you’ll dive deep into C++ and advanced storage solutions, working at massive scale to enable groundbreaking research. Surrounded by a team of exceptional developers constantly pushing the boundaries of their expertise, you’ll be amazed at the impact you can achieve.
Profile
You’re able to talk both high-level distributed systems design trade-offs and low-level OS-level details
You’re able to balance being detail-oriented with good prioritization of what matters now vs. later
You thrive in collaborative environments and have a strong sense of ownership
In your spare time you code, tinker, read, explore, break things, and have an insatiable curiosity for all things computer related
Responsibilities
Work with a small team of skilled developers to create distributed storage systems customized to fit HRT’s needs
Stay informed about the current “state of the art” and help bridge the gap between here and there
Understand our Research team’s storage and compute needs, and build for the next generation of research
Qualifications
Proficient C++ experience is required, daily use preferred
Distributed systems experience required (ability to reason about fault tolerance, sharding, trade-offs, and designing for simplicity and robustness under failure)
Previous experience developing databases, distributed filesystems, search infrastructure, or similar ideal but not required
Ability to work productively in a Linux environment
Knowledge of UNIX operating systems, low-level systems-level performance issues, and networking
The estimated base salary range for this position is 200,000 to 300,000 USD per year (or local equivalent). The base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This role will also be eligible for discretionary performance-based bonuses and a competitive benefits package.
Culture
We’re looking for innovative minds to enhance the data storage libraries and tools leveraged by our Research teams to generate cutting-edge strategies. As a Storage Developer, you’ll dive deep into C++ and advanced storage solutions, working at massive scale to enable groundbreaking research. Surrounded by a team of exceptional developers constantly pushing the boundaries of their expertise, you’ll be amazed at the impact you can achieve.
Profile
You’re able to talk both high-level distributed systems design trade-offs and low-level OS-level details
You’re able to balance being detail-oriented with good prioritization of what matters now vs. later
You thrive in collaborative environments and have a strong sense of ownership
In your spare time you code, tinker, read, explore, break things, and have an insatiable curiosity for all things computer related
Responsibilities
Work with a small team of skilled developers to create distributed storage systems customized to fit HRT’s needs
Stay informed about the current “state of the art” and help bridge the gap between here and there
Understand our Research team’s storage and compute needs, and build for the next generation of research
Qualifications
Proficient C++ experience is required, daily use preferred
Distributed systems experience required (ability to reason about fault tolerance, sharding, trade-offs, and designing for simplicity and robustness under failure)
Previous experience developing databases, distributed filesystems, search infrastructure, or similar ideal but not required
Ability to work productively in a Linux environment
Knowledge of UNIX operating systems, low-level systems-level performance issues, and networking
The estimated base salary range for this position is 200,000 to 300,000 USD per year (or local equivalent). The base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This role will also be eligible for discretionary performance-based bonuses and a competitive benefits package.
Culture
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