I've always found the whole prospect of algorithmic trading morally dubious. Is algorithmic trading overall a good thing? Is it something we should be encouraging? Can I do good in the world by working in algorithmic trading? Would people become algorithmic traders out of a belief that they're improving the world, and would gladly do it even if the pay was slightly lower than other software developer jobs?
I really don't know. The only reasons I've ever been marginally enticed to do it is that it looks like a fun problem and people make a lot of money off it. But it's hard to beat the job satisfaction at my current workplace. Right now I can release free software, which helps diagnosing and treating neurological diseases.
I really don't know. The only reasons I've ever been marginally enticed to do it is that it looks like a fun problem and people make a lot of money off it. But it's hard to beat the job satisfaction at my current workplace. Right now I can release free software, which helps diagnosing and treating neurological diseases.