About the job
Hudson River Trading (HRT) is a pioneering quantitative trading firm that leads the charge in technological advancements within the global financial markets. We design and implement state-of-the-art systems in one of the most advanced computing environments globally for extensive research and trading operations. Our research cluster, featuring GPU and CPU fleets that surpass many national laboratories, is fundamental to our achievements, and our talented team is our greatest asset.
We are on the lookout for a dynamic Hardware Strategy & Technology Partnerships Lead to serve as the crucial link between hardware engineering and the technology supply chain. In this pivotal role, you will shape and nurture HRT’s strategic partnerships with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), original design manufacturers (ODMs), and silicon suppliers. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cloud service providers' (CSPs) business models and differentiators, coupled with the ability to navigate the bare-metal and hyper-scaler landscapes, ensuring HRT maintains a competitive advantage in computational power and efficiency. Your expertise will encompass the intricacies of the 'chip and server' industry—from the capabilities of the latest R200 GPUs and Venice processors to the supply chain dynamics, profit margins, and vendor roadmaps that will dictate the industry's trajectory.

