Liberal Arts, prop trading?
Hey everyone! I just joined this forum because I'm interested in finance. I'm a junior CS major at a top liberal arts college (so I think a non-target) and I'm interested in doing software development on the trading floor of a prop trading firm.
I know that sounds really specific, and it is; I love computer science, but I also hate working in a cubicle (which is a big dilemma for a CS person). From what I've read, I think I would love the atmosphere on the trading. My favorite parts about CS are networks, optimization and machine learning, all of which are very important in trading, so I think I would really like working for a prop trading firm.
If anyone has any insight on what it is like to work as a software developer for a prop trading firm, I'd love to hear about it! if not, I'll just keep reading the forums. Are there prop trading firms that are known for treating their software developers well? What are the most desirable prop trading firms to work for in general? I'm open to hearing all opinions!
Do prop trading firms let their software developers invest in the firm?
