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Software Developer

Tower Research Capital | Gurgaon, India

Job Summary

High-frequency proprietary trading firm. Responsible for designing and implementing a high-frequency trading platform, which includes collecting quotes and trades from and disseminating orders to exchanges around the world. Degree in computer science along with a strong background in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming in C++.

Details

Tower Research Capital India Pvt. Ltd., an affiliate of the high-frequency proprietary trading firm Tower Research Capital LLC (Tower), seeks software developers for our Core Engineering team who are excited to design in-house trading systems that are robust, resilient, and blindingly fast.

These systems enable Tower to execute algorithmic trading strategies based on patterns in market behavior. By building and maintaining this high-performance infrastructure, Tower’s developers have helped to position the firm as a leader in the field of quantitative trading. At Tower, you will shape the future of this lucrative industry while you work alongside other exceptional programmers to solve some of the most challenging engineering problems in the world. This role is available in our Gurgaon office.

Responsibilities

As a Software Developer, you will expand our trading capabilities on markets around the world. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Designing and implementing a high-frequency trading platform, which includes collecting quotes and trades from and disseminating orders to exchanges around the world.
  • Optimizing this platform by using network and systems programming, as well as other advanced techniques to minimize latency.
  • Developing systems that provide easy access to historical market data and trading simulations.
  • Creating tools to analyze data for patterns.
  • Building risk-management and performance-tracking tools.
  • Shaping the future of the Core Engineering team through regular interviewing and infrequent campus recruiting trips.

Qualifications
Our ideal candidate will graduate with a degree in computer science along with:

  • A strong background in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming in C++.
  • Brilliant problem-solving abilities.
  • The ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication skills in English.
  • Working knowledge of Linux.
  • Knowledge of any other development language, including Java, Python, or Perl and shell scripts (a plus).
  • Financial experience is not required.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary.
  • Five weeks of paid vacation per year.
  • Lunch and dinner on a daily basis.
  • Cab facility within Gurgaon.
  • Health club allowances.

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  • Job Reference #: 16616
  • Min Education: BA/BS

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