Overview
Tower Research Capital is a quantitative trading firm founded in 1998, known for its high-performance platform and independent trading teams. The company focuses on innovation and building scalable trading infrastructure with strong engineering and research capabilities.
Engineers at Tower work on complex challenges involving low-latency systems, hardware acceleration, FPGA technology, and machine learning. The organization supports a collaborative environment where engineering and trading teams work closely to deliver high-performance solutions.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable software.
- Improve and re-implement low-latency and high-throughput production trading systems.
- Develop risk management and performance tracking tools.
- Create applications that support different stages of the post-trade lifecycle, including reconciliation workflows.
- Design and implement scalable software solutions for trading, market analysis, and operational processes.
- Work with cross-functional teams to convert business requirements into technical solutions.
Qualifications
- Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming, preferably using C++.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities.
- Interest in learning new technologies and ideas.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Working knowledge of Linux systems.
- Knowledge of Python and shell scripting is an added advantage.
- Prior financial industry experience is not required.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off policies.
- Savings plans and financial wellness tools.
- Hybrid working opportunities.
- Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
- Wellness reimbursements and in-office wellness programs.
- Volunteer and charitable giving opportunities.
- Social events, celebrations, and learning workshops.
Tower Research Capital provides a collaborative and inclusive workplace that values performance, learning, and innovation.
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Education Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field preferred
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Tower Research
Tower Research Capital is a global quantitative trading firm that specializes in high-frequency trading (HFT) and the development of advanced financial technology for electronic markets. Founded in 1998 by entrepreneur Mark Gorton, the company uses sophisticated algorithms, high‑performance computing infrastructure, and large-scale data analysis to trade a wide range of asset classes including equities, futures, options, currencies, and digital assets. Tower’s mission centers on improving market efficiency and liquidity through technology-driven trading strategies.
Headquartered in New York City, the firm operates offices in major financial and technology hubs such as London, Singapore, Hong Kong, Gurgaon, and Bangalore. Tower employs a large global team of quantitative researchers, software engineers, and traders who build and maintain ultra‑low‑latency trading systems and research-driven strategies. The firm is widely recognized as one of the leading proprietary trading firms in the world and is known for its strong engineering culture and investments in advanced infrastructure and machine learning techniques.
In recent years, Tower has expanded its capabilities in areas such as digital asset trading and internal technology platforms, including initiatives like Limestone Trading for cryptocurrency markets. The company maintains a strong reputation within the quantitative finance community for innovation, technical rigor, and its significant presence across global electronic markets.
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