Quantitative Strategy Developer - New Grad

Susquehanna International Group; Bala Cynwyd (PA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully stocked kitchens

Fitness facility

Discounts for dining, entertainment,购物

Social events in Philadelphia

On-site services

Job summary

Susquehanna International Group is seeking a Quantitative Strategy Developer to join our computationally intensive trading environment. You will apply strong technical skills to solve problems at the intersection of trading, quantitative analysis, and technology, contributing to signal creation, detection and low-latency C++ strategy development.

You will begin with a comprehensive education program designed to build a broad understanding of the role across our trading teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/CE/Math or related STEM pursued with intent to graduate by Aug 2027.
• Strong software development skills in Python and a compiled language (C++).
• Experience with data libraries such as Pandas, Polars, or NumPy.
• Exceptional quantitative, logical reasoning, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Solve problems at the intersection of trading, quantitative analysis and technology.
• Contribute to signal creation and detection and to low-latency strategy development.
• Collaborate with senior developers on challenging problems across trading teams.

Skills

Python

C++

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, mathematics, or related STEM

Tools

Pandas

Polars

NumPy

Job description

Overview

As a quantitative strategy developer, you'll work in a computationally intensive role that will allow you to use your strong technical skills to solve problems at the intersection of trading, quantitative analysis, and technology.

Overview

As a quantitative strategy developer, you'll work in a computationally intensive role that will allow you to use your strong technical skills to solve problems at the intersection of trading, quantitative analysis, and technology.
You will have the chance to work on challenging problems across our trading teams in areas such as signal creation and detection, quantitative strategy analysis, and low-latency C++ strategy development. You’ll work on the desk side by side with senior developers who understand the nuances of building complex trading strategies.
You will begin with a comprehensive education program designed to build a broad understanding of the role quantitative strategy developers play across our trading teams. Once you complete the program, you’ll be placed on a trading team that aligns with your interests and background. This will give you the best preparation possible for a career in quantitative strategy development.

What We're Looking For

• Graduating with a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, mathematics, or a closely related STEM discipline
• Intention to graduate and begin full-time employment by August 2027
• Strong software development skills in Python and a compiled language
• Experience and comfort working with data using libraries such as Pandas, Polars, or NumPy
• Exceptional quantitative, logical reasoning, and analytical skills

What's In It For You

• 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.
• Fully stocked kitchens for breakfast, lunch, snacks, and beverages
• A forty thousand square-foot state of the art fitness facility with brand-new equipment, multi-purpose courts, group exercise classes, and locker room spaces
• Discounts for dining, entertainment, shopping, travel, and attractions
• Social events including a poker tournament, dinners, and sporting events in Philadelphia
• On-site services such as a mailroom, barber, dry cleaning, and car maintenance

About Susquehanna

Susquehanna is a global quantitative trading firm powered by scientific rigor, curiosity, and innovation. Our culture is intellectually driven and highly collaborative, bringing together researchers, engineers, and traders to design and deploy impactful strategies in our systematic trading environment. To meet the unique challenges of global markets, Susquehanna applies machine learning and advanced quantitative research to vast datasets in order to uncover actionable insights and build effective strategies. By uniting deep market expertise with cutting-edge technology, we excel in solving complex problems and pushing boundaries together.