Software Engineer

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.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and manage highly scalable + efficient services on a hybrid cloud infrastructure using Kubernetes/Docker on public and private cloud
• Contribute to the efficiency and reliability of the build system by improving and maintaining tools like CMake, Buck2, etc.
• Develop and maintain a system for dependency and release management to ensure the smooth deployment of software updates
• Optimize the CI/CD system for reliability, performance, and scalability
• Ensure infrastructure is resilient, secure, and scalable to meet the demands of the development team and business needs
• Understand the needs of development teams and evangelize appropriate open-source and proprietary tools to push the boundaries of automation and productivity

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Math, Physics, or a related field
• 0-2 years of experience
• Proficiency in C++, Rust, Python, Bash (expertise in at least two of them)
• Knowledge of Kubernetes and public cloud platforms like GCP (AWS is a plus)
• The ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding of git, including development workflows on Gitlab or Github
• Thorough understanding of Linux fundamentals 

Anticipated New York annual base salary range $150,000 - $170,000 plus eligible for discretionary bonus

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. 

At Tower, we believe work should be both challenging and enjoyable. That is why we foster a culture where smart, driven people thrive – without the egos. Our open concept workplace, casual dress code, and well-stocked kitchens reflect the value we place on a friendly, collaborative environment where everyone is respected, and great ideas win.

Our benefits include:

• Generous paid time off policies
• Savings plans and other financial wellness tools available in each region
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily
• In-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 giving
• Social events, happy hours, treats, and celebrations throughout the year
• Workshops and continuous learning opportunities

At 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.