About the job
Join Hudson River Trading (HRT), a leading global algorithmic trading firm, where innovation meets high-performance computing. Our research cluster is the cornerstone of our trading success, providing the robust environment where cutting-edge trading strategies are conceived and executed.
At HRT, we leverage a state-of-the-art research ecosystem featuring advanced CPU and GPU computing, expansive storage solutions, and high-speed networking technologies. Our engineering team meticulously handles the software stack, optimizing everything from user-level APIs to low-level caching mechanisms. We tackle a diverse range of challenges—from theoretical resource scheduling to the practical optimization of trading program runtime performance.
As a Distributed Compute Engineer, you will play a vital role in shaping the user experience for our research environment, developing and refining technical solutions that enhance research efficiency and accessibility. Collaborating daily with our talented quantitative traders and software engineers, you'll contribute to a dynamic environment that fosters innovation and excellence.

