Software Engineer II

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, every employee plays a role in our success. Our Business Support teams are essential to building and maintaining the platform that powers everything we do — combining market access, data, compute, and research infrastructure with risk management, compliance, and a full suite of business services. Our Business Support teams enable our trading and engineering teams to perform at their best.

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:

• Designing and building “Source of Truth” systems that unify global trading data for Finance, Operations, and Regulatory partners, and applications that trace trades from raw execution to the final balance sheet.


• Developing robust software to collect, analyze, and visualize large datasets, enabling real-time identification of trends and anomalies.


• Re-engineering manual processes into scalable, automated software solutions.


• Collaborating with other technical teams to ensure seamless data flow and resolve upstream/downstream integration challenges.


• Advocating for architectural patterns that improve reliability and auditability.


• Identifying opportunities to leverage technology to solve trading infrastructure management challenges.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or a related field


• At least 2–4 years of experience working in a Linux environment


• Proven experience in Python or Java, with the ability to write clean, asynchronous, and testable code for complex business logic, along with experience in distributed applications, concurrency, and performance tuning.


• Expertise in modern frameworks, preferably Vue.js, for building data-heavy applications.


• Working knowledge of RESTful or gRPC APIs, including HTTP servers, caching strategies, and load balancing.


• A background in translating complex functional requirements into robust database schemas and scalable software models, along with a strong focus on monitoring, alerting, and maintaining high data integrity

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Apache Kafka or event-driven and messaging architectures.


• Full-stack development experience.


• Ability to work autonomously as a self-starter within a team environment.


• Strong emphasis on writability, testing, and maintainable architecture.


• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing priorities.


• Organized and detail-oriented; financial experience is not required.

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.