Senior Software Engineer

Profile

Tower Research Capital, a high-frequency proprietary trading firm founded in 1998, seeks experienced Software Developers for our Core Engineering team.
These systems enable Tower to execute algorithmic trading strategies based on patterns in market behavior. By building and maintaining this high-performance infrastructure, Tower’s developers have helped to position the firm as a leader in the field of quantitative trading.
Responsibilities
Creating tools to analyze data for patterns
Developing systems that provide easy access to historical market data and trading simulations
Building risk-management and performance-tracking tools
Shaping the future of the Core Engineering team through regular interviewing and occasional campus recruiting trips
Qualifications
A degree in computer science, mathematics or physics
Experience with big analytical/quantitative projects
A strong background in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming in C
Brilliant problem-solving abilities
The ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication skills
Working knowledge of Linux
Knowledge of any other development language, including Java, Python, and Shell scripts (a plus)
Benefits
Tower's dual offices and garden roofdecks are located in TriBeCa and SoHo, neighborhoods in downtown Manhattan. While we work hard, Tower's cubicle-free workplace, jeans-clad workforce, and well-stocked kitchens reflect the premium the firm places on quality of life. Benefits include:
Competitive salary
401(k) with company matching
Five weeks of paid vacation per year plus nine paid holidays
Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks on a daily basis
Reimbursement for health and wellness expenses
Free events and workshops

Company info

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