Software Engineer, Development Tools

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, building, and enhancing tools that support developer productivity, systems infrastructure, and DevOps practicesContributing to the architecture and scalability of build systems (e.g., Bazel, Buck2, CMake)Automating developer workflows to ensure high reliability, fast iteration cycles, and rapid feedback loopsPartnering with product development, infrastructure, platform, security, and QA teams on cross-functional initiativesImproving and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and deployment automationImplementing and integrating monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions for developer tooling and systemsMeasuring and optimizing developer productivity metrics such as build speed, failure rates, deployment frequency, MTTR, and time-to-marketDriving performance optimization, scalability improvements, and reliability engineering best practicesProviding technical mentorship and contributing to engineering standards and best practices across the team Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent experience7+ years of experience in software development, infrastructure engineering, or DevOpsStrong programming skills in C++, Rust, and/or PythonDeep experience with build tools, dependency management, and packaging (e.g., Bazel, Buck2, CMake)Strong experience with DevOps tooling (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, Git-based version control systems, Docker, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code)Experience with Cloud infrastructure (GCP, AWS) preferredStrong understanding of Linux/Unix systemsProven experience optimizing performance and scalability in large, complex codebasesSystematic approach to troubleshooting and solving complex productivity or infrastructure issuesStrong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams Preferred Certifications (Nice to have, but not required): Experience with Kubernetes and Cloud infrastructure (GCP, AWS) preferredConda/Rattler/Pixi experience Anticipated New York annual base salary range $150,000 - $250,000, plus eligible for discretionary bonus 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 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.