HPR is the leading provider of high-performance and ultra-low latency electronic trading and capital markets infrastructure solutions offered as a managed service. Our cutting-edge technology is used by tier-1 financial institutions to monitor and execute trades rapidly and efficiently. As we continue to innovate and grow, we’re searching for a forward-thinking Software Engineer II to help us build the future of capital markets infrastructure.
As a Software Engineer II you will:
- Utilize your expertise in low-level programming as we advance the state of the art in high performance computing and electronic trading
- Provide the necessary guidance and hands-on delivery of the design, development, and debugging of C applications that run on multi-core Linux systems to process large amounts of high-throughput, low-latency network data
- Be a key contributor to our process and team culture, continually iterating on how we build products, not just on what we build
- Collaborate directly with customers that are using the products that you develop
REQUIRED SKILLS
- MS/BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related
- 3+ years of relevant work experience
- Strong C programming skills
- Linux application development expertise
- Demonstrated ability to work through complex engineering obstacles and proven success leading engineering teams to efficient and accurate solution to these problems
- Experience defining test scenarios and test cases to ensure quality of team deliverables
- Passionate about writing software that is clean, simple, and elegant
- Proficiency with concurrency and multi-threaded architectures
- Expertise with socket programming and TCP
- Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python and Shell
- Comfortable being onsite in Needham, MA 5 days a week
DESIRED SKILLS:
- Experience with C++ and Java
- Financial market knowledge
Compensation: In compliance with Massachusetts law, the anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $ $115,000 to $151,800. Please note that this range represents the expected base salary for this role at the time of posting. The final offer may vary based on factors such as the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications. This range does not include other forms of compensation such as potential bonuses, equity, or benefits.
This position requires being on-site at our office in Needham, MA full-time (5 days per week)
Please note: HPR currently does not provide employment sponsorship
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HPR Needham, Massachusetts, USA Office
Our newly renovated office space is easily accessible from all major highways and nearby public transit stations.
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