Software Engineer (C++)

GRASSHOPPER ASSET MANAGEMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Grasshopper Asset Management is seeking an experienced C++ Developer for their HFT team. This role involves designing and implementing a performance-driven trading ecosystem, collaborating with senior quants, and contributing significantly to the team's success. The company promotes a dynamic culture with mentorship opportunities and a focus on autonomy, offering competitive compensation and various benefits.

Benefits

Competitive compensation linked to team performance

21 days annual leave

Comprehensive Insurance Package

Well stocked pantry

Annual Dental & Wellness budget

Gym membership

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of deep expertise in C++.
• Proficiency in software architecture.
• Experience in low latency/high throughput environments.

Responsibilities

• Help design components of a high performance scalable trading system.
• Implement designs using C++.
• Deploy trading team's research system and cloud infrastructure.

Skills

C++

Python

Software Architecture

Interpersonal Skills

Clean Code

Job description

About Grasshopper

Grasshopper is a quantitative trading technology provider based in Singapore. 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 expanding and seeking for an experienced C++ Developer to join a new and ambitious HFT team with proven alphas. You will be working closely in a small team with senior Quants from top tier HFTs, with over 15 years of strong track record, and other experienced Developers. As a key contributor on the design and implementation of the trading ecosystem, you will have a direct impact on the team’s success.

As a key member of the Trading Team, your responsibilities include:

• Helping design key components of a high performance scalable trading system
• Utilising your expertise in C++ to implement those designs
• Helping design and deploy the trading’s team research system and cloud infrastructure for large scale AI/ML research
• Utilising your knowledge in python/C++ to achieve that goal

We'd love for you to have:

• At least 5 years of deep expertise in C++
• Proficiency in software architecture
• Experience in low latency or high throughput environments
• Experience in Python
• The ability to write clean code
• Good interpersonal and collaboration skills

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation linked to the team performance
• 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

What you can expect working at Grasshopper:

At Grasshopper, you will be working in a diverse and dynamic environment with a flat hierarchy. With 95 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.