HPR is the leading provider of high-performance and ultra-low latency electronic trading and capital markets infrastructure solutions offered as a managed service. Our cutting-edge technology is used by tier-1 financial institutions to monitor and execute trades rapidly and efficiently. As we continue to innovate and grow, we’re searching for a forward-thinking Senior Software Engineer to help us build the future of capital markets infrastructure.
As a Senior Software Engineer you will:
- Utilize your expertise in low-level programming as we advance the state of the art in high performance computing and electronic trading
- Provide the necessary guidance and hands-on delivery of the design, development, and debugging of C applications that run on multi-core Linux systems to process large amounts of high-throughput, low-latency network data
- Be a key contributor to our process and team culture, continually iterating on how we build products, not just on what we build
- Lead and mentor software engineers, encouraging our culture of continuous learning and collaboration
- Collaborate directly with customers that are using the products that you develop
REQUIRED SKILLS
- MS/BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related
- 5+ years of relevant work experience
- Strong C programming skills
- Linux application development expertise
- Demonstrated ability to work through complex engineering obstacles and proven success leading engineering teams to efficient and accurate solution to these problems
- Experience defining test scenarios and test cases to ensure quality of team deliverables
- Passionate about writing software that is clean, simple, and elegant
- Proficiency with concurrency and multi-threaded architectures
- Expertise with socket programming and TCP
- Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python and Shell
- Comfortable being onsite in Needham, MA 5 days a week
DESIRED SKILLS:
- Experience with C++ and Java
- Financial market knowledge
Compensation: In compliance with Massachusetts law, the anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $88,000 to $267,000. Please note that this range represents the expected base salary for this role at the time of posting. The final offer may vary based on factors such as the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications. This range does not include other forms of compensation such as potential bonuses, equity, or benefits.
This position requires being on-site at our office in Needham, MA full-time (5 days per week)
Please note: HPR currently does not provide employment sponsorship
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of relevant work experience
- Strong C programming skills
- Linux application development expertise
- Experience solving complex engineering obstacles and leading engineering teams to efficient, accurate solutions
- Experience defining test scenarios and test cases to ensure deliverable quality
- Proficiency with concurrency and multithreaded architectures
- Expertise with socket programming and TCP
- Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python and Shell
- Ability to work onsite in Needham, Massachusetts five days per week
- Experience with C++ and Java
- Financial market knowledge
HPR Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described with named carriers and multiple plan types, including medical options and fully paid dental. Protection benefits like disability coverage and employer-paid life insurance are also listed as part of the package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle perks are positioned as strong, with on-site fitness access and notable in-office amenities. Food, social events, and recreational spaces are repeatedly highlighted as part of the overall rewards experience.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity is presented as part of total rewards through an equity incentive plan and incentive stock options. Bonus eligibility is also referenced as an additional component beyond base pay.
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What We Do
We are a rapidly growing company that’s shaping the future of the capital markets infrastructure with cutting-edge, hardware, software, and networking technology. Built by engineers, led by engineers, join us as we create the infrastructure that is becoming the standard for trading in stock markets worldwide.
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