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.
The Markets division is responsible for providing market intelligence and liquidity access in addition to developing capabilities for new markets and optimizing access to existing ones.
Responsibilities
- Contributing to the design and development of automated testing tools and frameworks to improve product quality and reduce time to market
- Working closely with developers, reliability engineers, and global stakeholders to understand testing requirements and technical workflows
- Designing and executing testing strategies for complex, integrated trading systems
- Maintaining and enhancing automation scripts, tools, and related documentation
- Continuously exploring new approaches and technologies to improve test coverage and efficiency
Qualifications
- A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field
- Programming experience in Python (academic or project-based); ability to read and understand C++ code
- Good understanding of Linux systems and basic system administration
- Familiarity with network fundamentals (e.g., TCP/IP, OSI model) and version control tools like git
- Interest or experience in test automation frameworks (e.g., PyTest, JUnit, or similar frameworks)
- Knowledge of modern testing practices such as BDD or TDD
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Experience or curiosity in the financial technology domain is a plus
- Experience using AI-assisted tools to increase productivity or enhance automation is a strong advantage
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.