Susquehanna International Group

Overview

Are you interested in becoming a Graduate Software Developer at Susquehanna? 

Susquehanna is one of the world’s largest market makers, with a unique approach to technology, trading, and research. While this background puts us at the top of our game, what really makes us successful is our cutting-edge technology, collaboration between our technologists and traders, and our decision making. 

Susquehanna is looking for recent and upcoming graduates to join our high performing technologists in Sydney. This is a great opportunity to sharpen your technical skills, learn about the trading industry, and understand the fundamentals of risk-based decision making.

You’ll work on innovative technologies with experienced engineers on the development, delivery, support, and enhancements of our trading systems and infrastructure.

What You Could Work On:

• Designing and developing low-latency trading systems for our trading desks
• Developing high-performance low-level C++ / C# code for handling the first steps of our market data processes
• Conducting technology research projects related to scale and performance with open-source tools
• Developing applications and services that receive and store trading activity
• Creating tools to improve system efficiency using performance data
• Building complex trading strategies, as well as having access to tens of petabytes of market and trading data for analysis. 

With guidance and mentoring from your team, you’ll get hands-on experience beginning on your first day. The education associated with this program aims to familiarise you with our technology environment, our business, current industry topics pertaining to technology, and how we apply decision science at Susquehanna.

What we're looking for

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a similar major, distinction average WAM, from an Australian or New Zealand University
• Strong software development skills in any object-oriented language (we use C++, C#  and Python the most)
• Experience developing performance sensitive code is a plus
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify a problem, evaluate it, and suggest solutions
• Ability to collaborate with a team while having the confidence to work independently
• Flexible and driven with a commitment to innovation
• Ability and desire to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What's in it for you:

• Our market leading education program, incorporating classroom theory and simulated learning.
• Our non-hierarchical culture allows employees of every level to thrive and make impact. We are not your typical trading firm – the environment is casual, collaborative and we focus on continuous development.
• Highly competitive remuneration, attractive bonus and additional leave entitlements.
• Private healthcare and gym allowances, plus wellness initiatives.
• Fully stocked kitchen - daily breakfast and lunch.
• Regular social, sporting and community events.
• Visa sponsorship and relocation package where required.
• Explore our benefits and culture

Read about Selina’s ‘Day in the life’ as a Software Developer.

Our Interview Process:

1. Application
2. Online Assessment 
3. Recruiter Conversation
4. Technical screen (LiveCoding)
5. Office Interview (Design & Team Fit)
6. Job Offer

Equal Opportunity Statement:

We encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds, and we welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure that you can best demonstrate your abilities. If you have any questions, please contact sydneycampus@sig.com.

Susquehanna does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or search firms. Any resume or referral submitted in the absence of a signed agreement will become the property of Susquehanna and no fee will be paid.