Software Engineer, C

About Grasshopper

Grasshopper is a quantitative trading technology provider based in Singapore, and is the holding company of Grasshopper Asset Management. Our state-of-the-art technology, built from the ground up in-house, puts us at the forefront of developments in electronic trading. An unbroken record of consistency and profitability is underpinned by firm values of curiosity, empowerment and flexibility.

About Grasshopper Asset Management

Grasshopper Asset Management, a subsidiary of Grasshopper, is a Licensed Fund Management Company (LFMC) regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. With low-latency quantitative strategies, we generate diversified, stable and uncorrelated returns with an unbroken 18 year streak of profitability by maintaining multiple layers of algorithmic and manual risk controls.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer to join our ETF trading team. Technology is at the core of how we approach our work and every one of our team members is intimately tied to every function of our business. The successful candidate should demonstrate an aptitude for problem solving and critical thinking.

As a key member of the Trading Team, you’ll

• Have end-to-end ownership of the development of algorithms and systematic strategies
• Work closely with traders to develop trading strategies
• Be responsible for every step of the SDLC, from testing, development, quality-assurance to going-live on production.
• ​​Also be responsible for monitoring the performance of our systems in real-time, so as to ensure that everything is running optimally.

We’d love for you to have

• Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science / Quantitative Finance / Mathematics or the equivalent; fresh graduates are welcomed to apply
• Strong coding capability in modern C++
• Good communication skills
• Working knowledge of Linux
• Performs well independently and collectively as a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure
• Knowledge of Financial Markets/Trading is a plus

What we offer

21 days annual leave
An opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, fostering mentorship opportunities and personal growth
Comprehensive Insurance Package with extended coverage for dependents
Well stocked pantry
Annual Dental & Wellness budget
Gym membership
Employee bonus referrals
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What you can expect working at Grasshopper

At Grasshopper, you will be working in a diverse and dynamic environment with a flat hierarchy. With over 100 employees and 15 nationalities working in an open office, communication is essential to performance. To keep our edge as the “small giant” of trading technology, we give employees a high level of autonomy and encourage them to get creative, take risks, make mistakes and learn from them. The sprint is on!

Grasshopper is an equal opportunity employer.