Responsibilities
Tower Research Capital seeks a Quantitative Developer to join the Core Engineering team to help build out our Quantitative Execution Services. You will be closely working with researchers and traders on the Central Execution Desk, directly contributing to scale up Tower's Mid-Frequency Trading capabilities.
- Design, implement, and maintain high-performance services in Rust and Python for market-data ingestion, ML pipelines, and post-trade analytics
- Translate research prototypes into production-ready code, adding testing, monitoring, and CI / CD automation
- Optimise existing code for throughput, memory footprint, and reliability on distributed systems
- Collaborate closely with quantitative researchers to iterate on data pipelines, simulation frameworks, and performance diagnostics
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related STEM field2-5 years of professional software-engineering experience, including production systems written in PythonProficiency in a systems language - Rust preferred (C++ / Go also acceptable) - and the desire to deepen that expertiseStrong computer-science fundamentals : algorithms, data structures, concurrency, networking, and performance profilingExperience working with real-time and historical market data or other high-volume time-series dataProficiency with Linux development, Git, containers, and CI / CD workflowsFamiliarity with SQL and at least one columnar or time-series data store (e.g., kdb+, ClickHouse, InfluxDB, Parquet / Arrow)Excellent problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and clear communication skillsNice To Have :
Prior exposure with execution algos, TCA, order-routing, or market-impact modellingKnowledge of statistical or machine-learning libraries (NumPy, pandas, scikit-learn, PyTorch)Experience building distributed systems with message buses (Kafka, ZeroMQ) and asynchronous I / OExperience with cloud or on-prem orchestration and scheduling frameworks (Kubernetes, HT Condor, SLURM)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 policiesSavings plans and other financial wellness tools available in each regionHybrid working opportunitiesFree breakfast, lunch and snacks dailyIn-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 givingSocial events, happy hours, treats and celebrations throughout the yearWorkshops and continuous learning opportunitiesAt 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.