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Hudson River Trading

Software Engineer – C++

Hudson River Trading · Austin, TX, United States; Chicago, Illinois, United States; London, United Kingdom; New York, NY, United States

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

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

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Hudson River Trading's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Hudson River Trading.

About this role

As a Software Engineer specializing in C++ at Hudson River Trading, you will develop and optimize high-performance trading systems that are crucial for live trading across various asset classes. Your role involves collaborating with researchers and traders to solve complex engineering problems, enhance system performance, and interface with specialized hardware. You will work in a fast-paced environment where every microsecond counts, contributing significantly to the company's trading technology.

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

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Hudson River Trading as an employer.

What you need

  • 1+ years of professional work experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • Superior design, debugging, and problem solving skills
  • Advanced C++ experience is required, daily use preferred
  • Knowledge of UNIX operating systems (we use Linux), system/processor performance, and network communication

What you get

  • Estimated base salary range of 200,000 to 300,000 USD per year (or local equivalent)
  • Discretionary performance-based bonuses
  • Competitive benefits package

Worth weighing

  • Use of AI tools during interviews or assessments is prohibited
  • The role involves a fast-paced, highly competitive environment
  • The position requires a strong focus on performance-critical code and low-latency systems

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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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