Software Engineer I

Job Description

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 worlds 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

- Building and maintaining full stack applications that power trading and risk systems
- Developing interactive, high-performance UIs using React, Next.js, Vue.js, or Nuxt.js
- Designing scalable REST and WebSocket services using Python (FastAPI, Django, etc.)
- Writing clean, testable code across the stack, with test coverage using Jest, Cypress, Playwright, and pytest
- Debugging and resolving production issues with a focus on root-cause analysis and long-term stability
- Working within CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins) to ship features quickly and reliably
- Collaborating closely with backend engineers, validation engineers, traders, and risk managers to gather requirements and deliver working solutions
- Thriving in a fast-paced environment with high ownership, rapid iteration, and a focus on delivering impact

Qualifications

- 13 years of hands-on experience in full stack development
- Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frontend frameworks (React, Vue, Next.js, Nuxt.js)
- Solid backend development skills in Python (2.x/3.x) using FastAPI or Django
- Experience working with PostgreSQL and/or MySQL and ORMs like SQLAlchemy or Django ORM
- Understanding of REST API design, documentation (OpenAPI/Swagger), and WebSocket-based communication
- Familiarity with frontend performance best practices and optimization tools (Web Workers, memoization, lazy loading)
- Strong understanding of Git workflows, testing methodologies, and CI/CD tools
- Clear communication skills, a team-oriented mindset, and a structured problem-solving approach

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience building data-intensive or low-latency UIs in trading, fintech, or similar domains
- Exposure to observability tooling (OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana)
- Working knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes
- Familiarity with GraphQL, Protocol Buffers, or gRPC
- Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and adapt to changing needs
- Commitment to writing clean, maintainable, and production-grade code
- Interest or background in financial systems, trading infrastructure, or risk platforms

Benefits:

Towers headquarters are in the historic Equitable Building, right in the heart of NYCs 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)
- Volunteer opportunities and charitable giving
- Social events, happy hours, treats and celebrations throughout the year
- Workshops and continuous learning opportunities

At Tower, youll 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.