Core Developer

Full Timemid

New York$200k – $300kPosted 4 weeks ago

Role Overview

Sevenresearch is hiring a mid-level Core Developer. This is a full-time role in New York. Part of Sevenresearch's Trading hiring. The posted range is $200k to $300k. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

Salary Context

This role offers $200k-$300k. The median for Mid-level Trading roles is $150k-$200k (based on 49 listings). 43% above median.

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Job description

Why Work With Us

Solve impactful problems. At Seven Research, our close-knit team unites brilliant minds passionate about pushing technological and scientific boundaries in the global markets. We provide state-of-the-art resources and cultivate intellectual freedom, enabling our people to develop groundbreaking solutions to the most complex challenges of our field. Our collaborative approach celebrates excellence from everyone, regardless of tenure.

Your Role

Core Developers are at the heart of our technological ecosystem, working to continuously optimize our research and technological infrastructure. In this role, you will build key components to accelerate our trading operations, design scalable systems and tools that support high-performance computing, and ensure that our systems provide the speed and robustness necessary to maintain our edge. You will be challenged to produce elegant and efficient code every day. You will also conduct in-depth research and testing relating to performance optimization, networking architecture, and hardware selection. If you are excited by the prospect of solving these sorts of problems in a collaborative, research-driven environment, we would love to get to know you.

What We’re Looking For

We seek talented engineers who approach problems with a holistic, innovative mindset. No financial knowledge is expected. You should have excellent programming and analytical skills and be excited to apply these talents within our state-of-the art research and trading infrastructure. You should be motivated to take ownership over core projects and always ready to identify and resolve inefficiencies. You should be continuously guided by the question: how can this work better?

The ideal candidate will possess most of the following:

PhD, master’s, or bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field
Strong background in data structures and algorithms, object-oriented programing, and mastery of C++
Experience with latency-sensitive development and low-level system architecture
Advanced knowledge of high-performance computing, distributed system design, and network optimization
Strong problem-solving skills and research acumen
Strong communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts

Job Compensation Range

The base salary range for this role is $200,000 - $300,000. This does not include other forms of compensation and benefits that are part of Seven Research’s comprehensive package. We will provide additional detail about compensation and benefits during our hiring process.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment without regard to race, religion, age, sex, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you have any questions, please contact us at careers@sevenresearch.com.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Core Developer position at Sevenresearch?

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Where is the Core Developer position at Sevenresearch located?

This position is based in New York. Sevenresearch has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

How much does the Core Developer role at Sevenresearch pay?

Sevenresearch has posted a compensation range of $200k to $300k for this position. Final offers typically vary based on candidate experience, location, and internal salary bands.

When was the Core Developer role at Sevenresearch posted?

This role was posted on June 8, 2026 (33 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.