Software Engineer C++
Job Summary
Susquehanna technologists are at the heart of where cutting-edge technology meets the fast-paced world of trading. Our growing teams build some of the most powerful trading systems in the financial industry and solve complex problems in a constantly changing environment. From large scale computations real-time systems high performance computing to petabytes of data. By integrating sophisticated coding techniques with innovative engineering ideas we design and optimise systems that can process massive amounts of data while still ensuring high performance and stability. Collaborating with traders and quantitative researchers our systems engineers network architects technical analysts and software developers create competitive edge through best-in-class technical solutions.
As a Software Developer you will have the opportunity to work closely with traders and the firms top technologists. Ideally you will have a background in trading systems and/or performance tuning and want the chance to compete against the best systems in the world.
What youll do
- Develop and enhance trading applications by designing implementing and delivering complex software systems that meet the business needs.
- Solve complex problems by providing innovative and scalable solutions with a focus on high frequency and low latency automated trading.
- Bring/gain a thorough understanding of the business domain (trading strategies market making market data and low latency).
- This is a hands-on role where you will thrive on the technology challenges. You will see your ideas and hard work used by experienced traders across a diverse range of instruments and markets.
- A bachelors degree (or higher) in a technical or related discipline
- Can speak fluent English and Mandarin
- A minimum of five (5) years experience designing and developing applications using modern C on Linux as well as proficiency in Python
- Excellent attention to detail accuracy and a thorough understanding of full life-cycle development and performance optimization/latency reduction methodologies.
- A demonstrated track record of successfully delivering complex applications that meet demanding performance and scalability goals.
- Experience in trading application development would be highly regarded.
- Knowledge of financial products would be highly regarded.
Whats in it for you:
Real Impact:As an essential member of the team your role involves supporting innovating and optimizing systems processing massive amounts of data all while ensuring high performance and stability. Youll see how your contributions towards supporting leading-edge hardware and software technologiesmake a firm-wide impact that makes us all smarter faster and better.
Collaboration:You will partner closely with our Trading Quantitative Researchers Infrastructure and Strategy Developer Teams to develop and manage scalable and highly performant systems to support trading in the region.
Growth: Were looking for people who are naturally curious relentless problem solvers and have the desire to continuously innovate learn and grow.
Benefits: Susquehanna offers a wide array of competitive employee perks & benefits.link
About Susquehanna
What we do
We are experts in trading essentially all listed financial products and asset classes with a focus on derivatives trading. Through market making and market taking we handle millions of trading transactions around the world every day providing liquidity and ensuring competitive prices for buyers and sellers. While our presence in the market is broad our trading desks are highly specialised allowing for a deep understanding of unique drivers of each asset class.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and we welcome requests for reasonableadjustmentsduring the recruitment process to ensure that you can best demonstrate your abilities.
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About Company
Discover Susquehanna, a global quantitative trading firm built on a rigorous, analytical foundation in financial markets.