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Tower Research Capital, a high-frequency proprietary trading firm founded in 1998, seeks Senior Software Engineers for our Core Engineering team.

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.

Responsibilities

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 occasional campus recruiting trips

Qualifications

A degree in a technical field
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
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

Tower’s office is located in Downtown Montreal and is easily accessible by public transportation. While we work hard, Tower’s cubicle-free workplace, jeans-clad workforce, and well-stocked kitchens reflect the premium the firm places on quality of life. Benefits include: