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by lesterfremn 5220 days ago
Yeah, I'm thinking about that. I really like the idea of going to Austin but the reason I'm thinking of SF is because the software / data scene there is off the charts. A friend of mine told me yesterday it's like what Paris 1910 was for painters.
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angersock 5220 days ago
So, looking over at Houston there are all kinds of crazy datasets for both energy exploitation and energy trading. There's a thriving if quiet startup community, and a local private university of some note in applied math (Rice). It's pretty unpretentious, but that's the city--we are all about the bidness.

Besides, it's a chance to crunch numbers for something other than selling ads and cat pictures. :)

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saryant 5220 days ago
Would you happen to know how to find these companies? I know of a few (FlightAware, for instance) but figuring out who's doing what in Houston isn't as easy as the Bay Area. I've been trying to get in touch with some companies in Houston (I graduate in May) and I'd much appreciate it if you could point me in the right direction!
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ismarc 5220 days ago
If you decide on Austin, lemme know. I know some folks at a privately owned high frequency trading firm that I believe are hiring, or numerous startups in the area depending on what exactly you're looking for.
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lesterfremn 5220 days ago
Is this RGM? I've had some contact with them already but I don't know of any other HFT in Austin. I'd be interested to know of others.
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ismarc 5220 days ago
Yeah, it's rgm. I'm good friends with 2-3 developers, friends with 1-2 and friends with their network guy and one of the sysadmins. All are really happy and enjoying it, and none of them are "like working for bigco" folks.
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salemh 5220 days ago
Twosigma has an office out of Houston (I recruited a bit for them (no placements) a few years ago). You sound like a good fit.

http://www.twosigma.com/

Honestly more of a technologist HFT company vs financial (stuffy) firm (details in email I shot ya).

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anonymoushn 5219 days ago
You can do HFT in Austin - http://www.rgmadvisors.com/

Edit: I see the discussion has passed me by. I'll add that I'm really enjoying working at RGM, and would definitely recommend it for anyone who does not have a strong preference toward living in SF or NY.

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