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# Software Engineering Manager at HPR

- **Company:** HPR
- **Location:** Needham, MA
- **Posted:** 2026-08-13
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/hyannisportresearch/jobs/7860577003

## Job description

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. We are searching for a forward thinking Software 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 Software 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 a Software 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

Compensation: In compliance with Massachusetts law, the anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $117,000 to $323,000. Please note that this range represents the expected base salary for this role at the time of posting. The final offer may vary based on factors such as the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications. This range does not include other forms of compensation such as potential bonuses, equity, or benefits.

This position requires being on-site at our office in Needham, MA full-time (5 days per week)

Hyannis Port Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process and during employment, consistent with applicable law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process or will require accommodation if hired should contact us via the "Connect With Us" button on our Careers page.

## About HPR

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: HPR provides high-performance, hardware-accelerated capital markets infrastructure for trading risk management, market access, data delivery, and exchange technology.
- **Entity Type**: Private (seed investor was UBS; no disclosed funding rounds)
- **Headquarters**: Needham, Massachusetts, USA (Greater Boston’s Innovation Corridor)
- **Founded**: 2011
- **Founders**: Not explicitly named on the public site; CEO is Anthony D. Amicangioli

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Capital Markets Infrastructure (trading technology, risk management, market data)
- Target customers: Tier-1 global investment banks, regional brokers, clearing firms, quantitative hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, market makers, exchanges and trading venues (B2B, Enterprise)
- Mission: Powering the next generation of capital markets infrastructure with a platform-as-a-service approach that is resilient, compliant, performant, scalable, and secure.

## Products & Services
- **Riskbot®**: Hardware-based pre-trade risk management solution originally built to address SEC Market Access Rule 15c3-5; sub-180 nanosecond latency.
- **Softbot®**: Low-latency, normalized access and risk controls to downstream liquidity venues (exchanges, ATS).
- **Databot™**: Global low-latency data feed handler and ticker plant.
- **Maxbot™**: Full hardware market access gateway and pre-trade risk solution (launched January 2026).
- **MEG (Matching Engine Gateway)**: Complete matching engine gateway for exchanges and ATS operators.
- **HYPRHUB (formerly Central Risk Manager)**: Centralized risk management platform.
- **Spabot™**: Solution for sponsored access to electronic markets.
- **HYPRCUBE™**: Full-hardware exchange platform (announced).
- All solutions built on the UNIMUS™ platform, enabling seamless upgrades and interoperability.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Processes over 17 billion executed shares daily on average; supports 100+ global trading venues across 20 countries; serves 200+ trading firms and multiple global banks.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: UBS (seed investor and early client), Wells Fargo (partnership via Quantitative Prime Services), second global investment bank (unnamed).
- **Growth Signals**: Expanded into Australia (APAC), China (onshore connectivity), Europe (EMEA office); launched multiple new products in 2025–2026 (Maxbot, MEG, HYPRCUBE); new global headquarters in Greater Boston; awards for infrastructure and employee benefits.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Hardware + Software Integration**: Combines custom FPGA hardware with low-latency software, unmatched in the high-performance trading space (sub-180 ns latency for Riskbot).
- **Platform-as-a-Service Model**: Fully-managed PaaS approach simplifies upgrades, scalability, and compliance across global venues.
- **Reliability & Compliance**: 99.999% uptime, meets SEC Rule 15c3-5, MiFID II, Reg NMS, Reg SHO.
- **Large Installed Base**: Established relationships with tier-1 banks and 200+ trading firms, making switching costly.

## Strategic Focus
- Continue expanding the platform suite (hardware exchange, new gateways) and geographic presence (APAC, EMEA, China).
- Deepen partnerships with global banks and prime brokers.
- Maintain engineering-led innovation in latency and risk control.

## Why Work Here
- **Engineering-Led Culture**: Technical teams collaborate directly with business leaders; engineers own full lifecycles from design to deployment.
- **Mission-Critical Impact**: HPR systems sit at the heart of global capital markets, validating and matching trading activity in real time.
- **High Standards**: Direct feedback, quality non-negotiable, mentorship ingrained.
- **Benefits & Perks**: Best-in-class healthcare, retirement, time-off; daily catered lunch and snacks; 24-hour on-site gym with trainer; state-of-the-art recreational facility (billiards, game room, pub, lounge).
- **Location**: Needham, MA (Greater Boston) – hybrid/office policy not explicitly stated, but roles indicate on-site presence.

## Sources
1. [hyannisportresearch.com – About](https://hyannisportresearch.com/about-us/)
2. [hyannisportresearch.com – Careers](https://hyannisportresearch.com/careers/)
3. [hyannisportresearch.com – Leadership](https://hyannisportresearch.com/leadership/)
4. [job-boards.greenhouse.io – HPR Open Positions](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/hyannisportresearch)

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