How to get into HFT
Hey guys!
I have been reading this forum for a while now, and thought it would be a good time to submit my first post.
After doing countless hours of research online, i found the field of high frequency trading to be particularly intriguing due to its technical nature, cutting-edge technology, and its potential to be extremely lucrative. I will be attending a highly regarded university in Canada for computer/electrical engineering (ECE) starting in September, which includes a 4 month co-op/internship term each year. I plan to take courses in pure mathematics and processor design as electives during my undergrad; and if all goes smoothly pursue quantum information in graduate studies. Although electrical engineering is a far ways off from the field of finance; how would you guys suggest i proceed in my studies and internships to land a job in HFT?
Also, my program has placed me into a spring co-op stream, and as a result, many of the large HTF firms will not be available for me to apply to. Do you guy know of any reputable HTF funds that offer internships during this time?
Thanks!
Victor
Get a Masters or PhD in Math, CS, Physics, etc, then apply. Unless you're a math genius, it's highly unlikely you'll get a job out of undergrad in a HFT role.
It's good to have a plan and a goal, but be sure you're willing to actually work an entire career in the field of your major. Picking a major and graduate degree for one job, not to mention a very hard to get job, is shortsighted.
Usually high frequency traders have a PHD in maths and computer science PHDs and have a lot of experience in programming.
Engineer trying to enter HFT industry (Originally Posted: 08/05/2016)
Hello Finance World! I am an engineer in the semiconductor industry who is seriously thinking about moving to the finance industry. The jobs that I know of where my skills could be useful are probably in the HFT type shops, where they need FPGA engineers.
My background & skills: I am basically a chip designer with 10+ years of experience. Almost all of my experience is in ASIC and not FPGA (although the two are very similar). Plus, I also have had about 3 years of experience as a software engineer (C/C++) towards the beginning of my career, and should still be pretty fluent in those languages.
Questions: (1) How should I prepare for the interview? What are some topics I should read up on? I have no idea what type of questions are asked for these type of jobs. (2) How should I go about the application process? Through recruiters, or directly to the companies (if it makes any difference)? To multiple positions? What type of companies? etc etc. (3) Any other general advice that could be useful for someone in my situation (with zero knowledge or experience in the finance industry)?
Thanks in advance.
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