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Hudson River Trading

Algorithm Developer (Quant Research & Trading) – 2027 PhDs

Hudson River Trading · London, United Kingdom; New York, NY, United States; Singapore

Posted about 3 months ago

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This role has been open
81 days
Hudson River Trading's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
8% of Hudson River Trading's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Hudson River Trading
high
74 stale, 0 reposted of 78 open
Hiring momentum
93 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

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About this role

As an Algorithm Developer at Hudson River Trading, you will engage in building and maintaining predictive trading models through rigorous statistical analysis of market data. Your day-to-day responsibilities include collaborating with fellow developers and engineers to research and test new order execution methods, running models on high-performance infrastructure, and analyzing performance to enhance trading efficiency. This role allows you to apply your PhD research skills to real-world trading challenges across various strategies.

Our read on this posting2.6out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Full-time PhD student in a quantitative discipline (math, physics, computer science, statistics, or a related program) eligible for full-time roles in 2027
  • Fluency in Python
  • Experience with statistical analysis, numerical programming, or machine learning in Python
  • Experience with Pandas/Numpy, R, and/or MATLAB
  • Brilliant analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work creatively and independently on long-term technical problems

What you get

  • Base salary for US is $300,000
  • Sign-on and discretionary performance bonus
  • Company-paid medical and/or other benefits

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work options or flexibility in work hours
  • The role is highly competitive and geared towards PhD students graduating in 2027
  • Strict policy against the use of AI tools during interviews or assessments may be a concern for some candidates

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Listed by Hudson River Trading on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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