Software Engineer, Research Platform

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, employees will find a stimulating, results-oriented environment where highly intelligent and motivated colleagues inspire each other to reach their greatest potential.

Responsibilities:

• Own and maintain a high performance computational platform used by quantitative researchers for both research and live trading
• Aggregate trading teams’ specific needs to design modular, scalable solutions that can be integrated in the common platform
• Help trading teams integrate with the platform
• Ensure performance / latency standards are maintained as the platform evolves

Requirements:

• An academic background (MSc or PhD) in computer science
• Some experience outside of academia (2+ years)
• Familiarity with the basics of type systems and their implementation
• Some experience with compilation techniques (IR design, lowering,...) and optimization techniques (CSE, inlining, dead code elimination,...)
• Practical experience designing and implementing DSLs or general programming languages in a production/user facing environment is a plus
• Familiarity with C++ and performance optimization is a strong plus
• Familiarity with Rust and / or Python appreciated
• Strong communication skills, in particular with stakeholders and users
• Curiosity and a constant drive to learn
• No quantitative finance knowledge required

Anticipated New York annual base salary range $150,000 - $250,000, 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.