Careers

Due to our exciting and rapid growth, HPR has a new and highly visible role for an Applications Engineer to help us provide world-class customer service for our clients trading in the US, EMEA, and APAC.

Hybrid role: This position will be supporting APAC working on a rotating schedule with the additional opportunities to advance your experiences in software, hardware, test or product management. 

Tasked with maintaining HPR’s reputation as the industry leader in pre-trade risk solutions, you will be:

• Resolving technically complex problems for some of the largest financial institutions in the world in conjunction with our engineering staff
• Leveraging your strong communication, troubleshooting, and technical skills to interface with customers and find solutions
• Responding to customer inquiries via phone, email and web
• Diagnosing problems and providing workarounds to customers
• Engaging and immersing yourself into the engineering team to expedite problem resolution and deliver the highest levels of customer service and satisfaction

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or similar field
• 2+ years supporting business critical applications
• Ability and initiative to complete tasks and solve problems autonomously
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Strong Linux systems administrator skills
• Experience with Python and Shell scripting 
• Understanding of networking technologies and protocols (TCP, switch configuration, routing)

Desired Qualification:

• Familiarity with C programming
• Understanding of FPGAs
• Experience with Agile methodologies

Please note: HPR currently does not provide employment sponsorship

Einstein postulated that humans could not travel at the speed of light. At HPR, our engineers develop platforms that push that limit each and every day as we build cutting-edge, high-performance computing systems that drive performance, reliability, and scalability. HPR engineers thrive at the intersection of hardware and software building systems that perform at levels beyond even medical device and aircraft industry standards. 

We are searching for a forward thinking Engineering Manager to lead the engineers building the future of capital markets infrastructure. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts, HPR is undergoing exponential growth as we expand our existing product lines and develop the next generation of HPR products, building upon an already highly profitable company.  

The Engineering Manager will report to senior leadership developing high performance software and hardware appliances and/or applications for the financial markets. This position requires a steadfast execution mindset, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate in a demanding environment while maintaining a composed, professional demeanor. A high degree of ownership, initiative, drive for excellence, and an aptitude for understanding and simplifying complex, diverse technologies are required to be effective in this role.

As an Engineering Manager at HPR you will:

• Leverage your proven team leadership skills to direct a group of engineers and deliver new products with minimal oversight
• Utilize strong organizational skills to distill complex project deliverables, milestones, and timelines into predictable team output
• Train and mentor engineering team members
• Demonstrate and instill a strong sense of ownership and accountability for the projects that you are leading within the team
• Leverage a strong technical background from any relevant domain to participate in the design and development of cutting-edge financial technology products
• Guide project phases through the HPR Engineering Process and ensure that Best Practices are adhered to on an ongoing basis

Required Qualifications:

• MS/BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related
• 3+ years of managing and leading engineering teams
• 5+ years of hands-on development in a software engineering role in any relevant industry (not necessarily financial technology)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively within all levels of the organization
• A passion for organizing complex details and logistics planning for project deliverables
• Relentless sense of urgency and accuracy with an execution mindset
• Demonstrable ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Strong executive presence and presentation skills

Desired Qualifications:

• Financial market knowledge
• Knowledge of C, Embedded Systems & Networking

 Please note: HPR currently does not provide employment sponsorship

HPR is the leading provider of high-performance and ultra-low latency electronic trading and capital markets infrastructure solutions offered as a managed service. Our cutting-edge technology is used by tier-1 financial institutions to monitor and execute trades rapidly and efficiently. As we continue to innovate and grow, we’re searching for a forward-thinking FPGA Design and Verification Engineer to help us build the future of capital markets infrastructure.

As an FPGA Design and Verification Engineer you will:

• Design and implement high-performance FPGA compute and networking systems used in electronic trading
• Develop testbenches and execute verification plans to ensure design correctness
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve novel technical problems at the intersection of hardware and software
• Be a key contributor to our process and team culture, continually iterating on how we build products, not just on what we build

Required Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related
• 2+ years of relevant experience in digital logic design and/or verification for FPGAs or ASICs
• Experience writing RTL and/or testbenches in SystemVerilog (preferred) or VHDL
• Proficiency working in a Linux environment
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working with Xilinx and/or Altera FPGAs
• Familiarity with FPGA architecture and design techniques, including optimizations for synthesis and timing closure
• Experience with advanced verification methodologies (constrained random testbenches, functional coverage, assertions, formal, UVM, etc.)
• Experience with industry standard simulation and design tools (VCS, Vivado, Quartus)
• In-depth knowledge of networking protocols (IP, TCP, UDP)
• Experience with high-speed interfaces (PCIe, Ethernet, DDR)
• Familiarity with programming in C and Python

Please note:  HPR currently does not provide employment sponsorship

HPR is a leading provider of high-performance and ultra-low latency electronic trading and capital markets infrastructure solutions offered as a managed service. Our cutting-edge technology is used by tier-1 financial institutions to monitor and execute trades rapidly and efficiently.

As an FPGA Engineering Intern at HPR, you will:

• Build on your strong academic background as you help us advance our high-performance computing and electronic trading systems
• Collaborate with mentors to solve real-world problems
• Own a project through the entire FPGA development life cycle
• Develop tools to automate RTL and testbench generation

Education Requirements

• Pursuing a BS/MS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Successful completion or enrollment in relevant coursework such as Digital Logic Design, Computer Organization, or Embedded Systems
• Must have and maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA, if on a 4.0 scale

Basic Qualifications

• Internship or academic experience writing SystemVerilog or VHDL
• Familiarity working in a Linux environment
• Proficiency with a scripting and/or high-level software language (e.g., Python, Perl, or similar)
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with FPGAs
• Familiarity with FPGA tools (Vivado and/or Quartus)

If you’re curious about the inner machinations of computers, like truth tables and building digital circuits, and find satisfaction in solving challenging problems, then this role is for you!

Our goal is to provide a robust learning experience, connect you to new friends and mentors, and give you a foundation to start building a strong professional network. We do not offer any fake “intern projects” at HPR; you’ll be actively engaged with our team and make meaningful contributions daily.

HPR offers competitive compensation and perks in a professional and fun setting. You’ll enjoy generous employee perks including casual dress code, free food, game room access, team events, and more.

HPR is seeking an HR Manager to support our most important asset – our employees. In this role you will be responsible for all aspects of the Human Resources function, including onboarding and offboarding, benefits, compensation and payroll, policy management and implementation, employee relations and employment law compliance. This is an opportunity to apply your HR expertise and grow with a scaling organization.

Headquartered in Needham, MA, HPR is a rapidly growing FinTech company building the future of capital markets infrastructure. HPR has a fast-paced and dynamic environment with a team that values entrepreneurial spirit and a “can do” attitude.  As the HR Manager you will report to the VP of Finance and Corporate Operations and have exposure to many facets of the organization’s operations. Please note, this role will be fully onsite at HPR's Needham headquarters. 

Responsibilities:

• Onboarding and Offboarding: Serve as the first point of contact for all new hires and manage the onboarding process, including background checks, HRIS set up and first day logistics. You will also manage the offboarding of employees and conduct exit interviews.
• Payroll Processing and HRIS Management: Responsible for payroll processing and updating and maintaining our workforce management system (currently ADP Workforce Now)
• Compensation: Work with compensation survey tools and partner with the Talent Acquisition team to manage all new hire and existing employee compensation packages. Assist HPR Management in the annual performance review process by reviewing employee feedback notes and all compensation adjustments.
• Benefits: Manage all employee benefit plans including open enrollment and the selection process, employee education, plan additions and modifications, and leaves of absence.
• Compliance: Consistently review and update HPR’s policies and practices to help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, as well as recommended best practices.
• Employee Relations: Whether it's handling employee inquiries, helping employees navigate changes, or resolving conflicts, you will work to support our team to ensure each individual feels motivated, safe, and supported in our workplace.
• Other: You will have exposure to and assist with the growing needs of the organization such as office space planning and expansion, company outings, and event planning.

Requirements 

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field
• 5-7+ years of well-rounded experience in Human Resources
• Extensive knowledge of HRIS systems, ADP Workforce Now is a plus
• Experience with payroll processing
• Demonstrated understanding of HR policies and procedures, and their application in the day-to-day working environment
• Proficient in MS Office
• Ability to maintain high standards of confidentiality and professionalism
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work confidently and self-directed in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills, with a strong attention to detail

Please note: HPR currently does not provide employment sponsorship

HPR is seeking a System Network Engineer to design, build, deploy, automate, and monitor HPR’s global infrastructure. As the first full-time Network Engineer in a rapidly growing, early stage FinTech company, you’ll be collaborating with developers, designers, and programmers who live and breathe innovation. At HPR, we offer the opportunity to work with cutting-edge high-performance technologies, a collaborative work environment and competitive compensation/benefits in an easy-access, professional and fun setting. This is a great,home for well-rounded, talented tech enthusiasts. 

As a System Network Engineer at HPR you will:

• Design, build, deploy, automate, and monitor HPR’s global infrastructure
• Develop cutting-edge networking technology used by the world’s top financial institutions
• Perform packet inspection on financial application aware switches
• Support HPR IT operations
• Collaborate directly with clients and data center operations

Required Qualifications

• MS/BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related
• 1-7 years of relevant work experience within similar environment
• Professional skills in Linux, distributed systems, networking, monitoring and automation.
• Experience with complex infrastructure deployments
• A passion and knowledge of High-Performance networking
• Aptitude to be multi-dimensional, acting as both a SysAdmin and Network Engineer
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams using a software and hardware stack
• Great verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrable ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with a configuration management tool such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef

Desired Qualifications

• Financial market knowledge
• Cisco Certifications (CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, CCIE SP, Network Programmability)
• Familiarity of C and C++

HPR offers competitive compensation and benefits in a professional and fun setting. At HPR you’ll enjoy generous employee perks including casual dress code, game room access, team events, free food, and more.

Please note: HPR currently does not provide employment sponsorship

Einstein postulated that humans could not travel at the speed of light. At HPR, our engineers develop platforms that push that limit each and every day as we build cutting-edge, high-performance computing systems that drive performance, reliability, and scalability. HPR engineers thrive at the intersection of hardware and software.

We are searching for a forward thinking Senior Software Engineer to build the future of capital markets infrastructure. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts, HPR is undergoing exponential growth as we expand our existing product lines and develop the next generation of HPR products, building upon an already highly profitable company.

As a Senior Software Engineer you will:

• Utilize your expertise in low-level programming as we advance the state of the art in high performance computing and electronic trading
• Provide the necessary guidance and hands-on delivery of the design, development, and debugging of C applications that run on multi-core Linux systems to process large amounts of high-throughput, low-latency network data
• Be a key contributor to our process and team culture, continually iterating on how we build products, not just on what we build
• Lead and mentor software engineers, encouraging our culture of continuous learning and collaboration
• Collaborate directly with customers that are using the products that you develop

REQUIRED SKILLS 

• MS/BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related
• 3-10 years of relevant work experience
• Strong C programming skills
• Linux application development expertise
• Demonstrated ability to work through complex engineering obstacles and proven success leading engineering teams to efficient and accurate solution to these problems 
• Experience defining test scenarios and test cases to ensure quality of team deliverables
• Passionate about writing software that is clean, simple, and elegant
• Proficiency with concurrency and multi-threaded architectures
• Expertise with socket programming and TCP
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python and Shell

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Experience with C++ and Java
• Financial market knowledge

 Please note: HPR currently does not provide employment sponsorship

Einstein postulated that humans could not travel at the speed of light. At HPR, our engineers develop platforms that push that limit each and every day as we build cutting-edge, high-performance computing systems that drive performance, reliability, and scalability. HPR engineers thrive at the intersection of hardware and software.

We are searching for brilliant, forward thinking Software Engineers to build the future of capital markets infrastructure. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts, HPR is undergoing exponential growth as we expand our existing product lines and develop the next generation of HPR products, building upon an already highly profitable company.

As a core member of a small team, you will have a visible impact as you push the boundaries of high-performance computing and solve problems that improve and strengthen low-level capital market infrastructure across the globe. You will work in a uniquely collaborative and agile software and hardware development environment, coordinating closely with teammates and regrouping through daily scrums. HPR’s culture is truly one-of-a-kind. We foster a positive climate of teamwork and collaboration. We love what we do and coming to work every day.

HPR offers competitive compensation and benefits in a professional and fun setting. At HPR you’ll enjoy generous employee perks including casual dress code, game room access, team events, free food, and more.

Basic Qualifications

• 0 - 2 years of relevant work experience; entry-level
• Relevant programming experience in an academic or professional environment
• Previous experience working in a Linux development environment
• Knowledge of low-level programming; C programming skills strongly preferred
• Excellent understanding of software development fundamentals
• Exposure to concurrency and multi-threaded architectures
• Strong analytical skills as it relates to problem-solving
• Knowledge of embedded technology 
• Passionate about writing clean, simple, and elegant software
• Strong work ethic, self-directed nature, and entrepreneurial attitude
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Education Requirements 

• BS/MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related
• Successful completion of course(s) related to Data Structures & Algorithms, Operating Systems, Machine Structure & Assembly-Language, and/or Networks & Protocols

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with network socket programming and TCP
• Financial market knowledge

Please note:  HPR currently does not provide H-1B visa sponsorship.

Einstein postulated that humans could not travel at the speed of light. At HPR, our engineers develop platforms that push that limit each and every day as we build cutting-edge, high-performance computing systems that drive performance, reliability, and scalability. HPR engineers thrive at the intersection of hardware and software.

We are searching for brilliant, forward thinking Software Engineers to build the future of capital markets infrastructure. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts, HPR is undergoing exponential growth as we expand our existing product lines and develop the next generation of HPR products, building upon an already highly profitable company.

As a core member of a small team, you will have a visible impact as you push the boundaries of high-performance computing and solve problems that improve and strengthen low-level capital market infrastructure across the globe. You will work in a uniquely collaborative and agile software and hardware development environment, coordinating closely with teammates and regrouping through daily scrums. HPR’s culture is truly one-of-a-kind. We foster a positive climate of teamwork and collaboration. We love what we do and coming to work every day.

HPR offers competitive compensation and benefits in a professional and fun setting. At HPR you’ll enjoy generous employee perks including casual dress code, game room access, team events, free food, and more.

As a Software Engineer II you will:

• Utilize your expertise in low-level programming as we advance the state of the art in high performance computing and electronic trading
• Provide the necessary guidance and hands-on delivery of the design, development, and debugging of C applications that run on multi-core Linux systems to process large amounts of high-throughput, low-latency network data
• Become a key contributor to our process and team culture, continually iterating on how we build products, not just on what we build
• Collaborate directly with customers that are using the products that you develop

REQUIRED SKILLS 

• MS/BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related
• 3-7 years of relevant work experience
• Strong C programming skills
• Linux application development expertise
• Demonstrated ability to work through complex engineering obstacles and proven success leading engineering teams to efficient and accurate solution to these problems 
• Experience defining test scenarios and test cases to ensure quality of team deliverables
• Passionate about writing software that is clean, simple, and elegant
• Proficiency with concurrency and multi-threaded architectures
• Expertise with socket programming and TCP
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python and Shell

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Experience with C++ and Java
• Financial market knowledge

 Please note: HPR currently does not provide employment sponsorship

HPR is seeking Computer Science and Computer Engineering students to join our award-winning FinTech company.

HPR is the leading global provider of cutting-edge capital markets infrastructure, serving the largest financial institutions in the world. Our revolutionary technology inspects electronic trades in the time is takes a beam of light to travel less than 400 feet.

As a Software Engineering Intern at HPR, you will build upon your strong academic background as you help us advance state-of-the-art, high-performance computing and electronic trading. You will design, develop, and debug C applications running on multi-core Linux systems, to process large amounts of high-throughput, low-latency network data.

Education Requirements

• Pursuing a BS/MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related
• Must have and maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA, if on a 4.0 scale

Basic Qualifications

• Relevant programming experience in an internship or academic environment, demonstrating strong engineering skills
• Successful completion of a course(s) related to Data Structures & Algorithms, Operating Systems, Machine Structure & Assembly-Language and/or Networks & Protocols course
• Demonstrated ability to read and write C code
• Familiarity with Linux Bash/Shell environment
• Relevant programming experience developing Python or Java applications
• Strong technical skills, with an interest in expanding knowledge of coding languages
• Fundamental knowledge of data structures and algorithms
• Capable of working collaboratively in a fast-paced technical environment
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Desire to work with low-level technologies 
• Familiarity with network socket programming and TCP

Our goal is to ensure a robust learning experience, providing you with new friends and mentors, and a foundation to start building a strong professional network. We do not offer any fake “intern projects” at HPR. Our Software Engineering Interns are actively engaged, making meaningful contributions to our team on a daily basis.

HPR is a collaborative organization. As a member of our team, you are in the thick of everything. Walls do not divide teams and you will work side-by-side the most talented developers, designers and programmers in the business.

HPR offers competitive compensation and benefits in a professional and fun setting. At HPR you’ll enjoy generous employee perks including casual dress code, game room and VR room access, team events, free food, and more.