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Software Engineer

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Full-timeOn-site2w ago
AgileComplianceFPGAHTMLJavaScriptLinux
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Responsibilities

  • Playing a key role in strategic projects to automate Tower's production environment
  • Disrupting traditional processes and practices by developing innovative applications that solve real-world problems
  • Being responsible for the wide range of internal systems and tools
  • Creating and expanding our in-house tools and helping to develop an agile framework that adapts to quickly evolving requirements and business needs
  • Liaising with and supporting other technical teams
  • Building software to collect, analyze, and visualize large amounts of data
  • Identifying opportunities to use technology to solve trading infrastructure management challenges
  • Learning about and keeping up with the latest technologies

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field
  • Relevant experience in designing and improving information systems
  • Strong knowledge of the full web programming stack (Python, Golang experience is a plus)
  • Experience in building scale-able web services and exposure to any monitoring or alerting tools
  • Experience with front-end technologies (VueJS/ReactJS/AngularJS), client-side Javascript and HTML based UI development is a plus
  • Experience working with distributed systems is a plus
  • Good Linux system skills and knowledge of shell scripts
  • Strong communication skills in English for business purposes
  • Financial experience is not required but would be preferable.

Benefits

Tower's headquarters are in the historic Equitable Building, right in the heart of NYC's Financial District and our impact is global, with over a dozen offices around the world.Our benefits include:Generous paid time off policiesSavings plans and other financial wellness tools available in each regionHybrid working opportunitiesFree breakfast, lunch and snacks dailyIn-office wellness experiences and reimbursement for select wellness expenses (e.g., gym, personal training and more)Company-sponsored sports teams and fitness events (JPM Corporate Challenge, Cycle for Survival, Wall Street Rides FAR and more)Volunteer opportunities and charitable givingSocial events, happy hours, treats and celebrations throughout the yearWorkshops and continuous learning opportunitiesAt Tower, you'll find a collaborative and welcoming culture, a diverse team and a workplace that values both performance and enjoyment. No unnecessary hierarchy. No ego. Just great people doing great work - together.Tower Research Capital is an equal opportunity employer.Equity / stock options

Additional Information

Tower Research Capital is a leading quantitative trading firm founded in 1998. Tower has built its business on a high-performance platform and independent trading teams. We have a 25+ year track record of innovation and a reputation for discovering unique market opportunities. Tower is home to some of the world's best systematic trading and engineering talent. We empower portfolio managers to build their teams and strategies independently while providing the economies of scale that come from a large, global organization. Engineers thrive at Tower while developing electronic trading infrastructure at a world class level. Our engineers solve challenging problems in the realms of low-latency programming, FPGA technology, hardware acceleration and machine learning. Our ongoing investment in top engineering talent and technology ensures our platform remains unmatched in terms of functionality, scalability and performance. At Tower, every employee plays a role in our success. Our Business Support teams are essential to building and maintaining the platform that powers everything we do - combining market access, data, compute, and research infrastructure with risk management, compliance, and a full suite of business services. Our Business Support teams enable our trading and engineering teams to perform at their best. At Tower, employees will find a stimulating, results-oriented environment where highly intelligent and motivated colleagues inspire each other to reach their greatest potential.


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