New York, NY·Founded 2002
Hudson River Trading
Quantitative Trading.
About
What HRT actually does
Hudson River Trading (HRT) is a quantitative trading firm that develops automated trading algorithms using mathematical techniques. Known for its collaborative culture, strong engineering focus, and emphasis on quantitative reasoning.
- Founded
- 2002
- HQ
- New York, NY
- Team
- 1,000+
- Process
- 3-6 weeks
Focus areas
Interview process · 3-6 weeks
Round-by-round breakdown
- 1
Automated Assessment
1-2 hoursOnline coding challenges testing algorithms and problem-solving. May include probability/statistics components.
- Practice LeetCode medium and hard problems
- Focus on time and space complexity
- Write clean, efficient code
- 2
Virtual Interview Round 1 (Stats)
45-60 minutesStatistics-heavy interview testing probability, expected value, and quantitative reasoning. Brain teasers included.
- Review CLT, LLN, and basic statistics
- Practice probability puzzles
- Be ready to explain concepts intuitively
- 3
Virtual Interview Round 2 (Coding)
45-60 minutesTechnical coding interview focusing on algorithms and data structures. Tests problem-solving approach.
- Practice live coding under pressure
- Explain your thought process clearly
- Consider edge cases
- 4
Final Round (Onsite or Virtual)
Full day (5+ interviews)Multiple interviews with Algorithm Developers in NYC office or virtual equivalent. Tests technical depth and cultural fit.
- Stamina is important - stay energized
- Each interviewer evaluates independently
- Show your quantitative reasoning ability
Roles & tracks
Pick the desk that fits
Algorithm Developer
HRT's main quant role combining research and development. Build trading algorithms using statistical analysis and programming.
Software Engineer
Build trading infrastructure, market data systems, and internal tools. Focus on performance and reliability.
FPGA Engineer
Develop ultra-low-latency trading systems using FPGA hardware. Specialized technical role.
Salary · 2026
What HRT pays
- Intern
- $4,500 - $6,000 per week
- New grad
- $250k - $450k+ total compensation (one of the highest)
- Senior
- $500k - $1.5M+ total compensation
HRT is known for industry-leading entry-level compensation. Strong performers can see rapid compensation growth.
See full comp datasetOpen roles
Currently hiring at HRT
Algorithm Developer
Software Engineer
FPGA Engineer
Candidate experience
What candidates flag at HRT
3-6 weeks from OA to offer
4 rounds total. The first round is a 1-2 hours automated assessment; the final round is a full day (5+ interviews) final round (onsite or virtual). Plan the prep arc against this timeline, not a generic one.
Market Making · Algorithmic Trading · Low Latency
Quantitative Trading. Interview rounds lean on the surface area where HRT actually makes money. Expect questions that probe market making and algorithmic trading more than generic LeetCode patterns.
Quantitative reasoning is the #1 skill - practice constantly
Across the prep tips on this page, the recurring theme is reasoning out loud. HRT interviewers care more about how you arrive at an answer than the answer itself. Plan to narrate.
Editorial summary derived from interview-process and prep-tip data. Anonymous member reviews launching with the /comp dataset.
Prep tips
What actually works for HRT
- Quantitative reasoning is the #1 skill - practice constantly
- Master probability fundamentals: CLT, LLN, expected value
- Practice explaining statistical concepts intuitively
- For coding: LeetCode medium/hard plus system design
- Understand HRT's collaborative culture - fit matters
- Review brain teasers and probability puzzles
FAQ
