Software Developer | Market Data | Libraries & Tools

SIG Susquehanna; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SIG Susquehanna is looking for a developer to join their Libraries and Tools team in Pennsylvania. This role involves building core libraries crucial for market data handling, including parsing and optimized data structures.

The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with traders, quants, and technology teams, focusing on enhancing performance and debugging tools using C++ and Python. A strong educational background in Computer Science or Engineering is a must.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of high-performance computing using C++.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to reduce latency.
• Experience working in collaborative environments.

Responsibilities

• Build core libraries for market data handling.
• Design and engineer tools for debugging and analysis.
• Interface with RESTful services in C++ and Python.

Skills

C++

Python

Attention to detail

Performance optimization

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

C++

Python

RESTful services

Linux

Windows

Job description

Overview

As a developer on the Libraries and Tools team, you will support a variety of groups across the firm by building the core libraries used in the first stages of market data handling — including parsing, orderbook management, and optimized data structures designed for low latency environments.

You will work collaboratively with other technologists, traders, and quants to design and engineer tools aimed at debugging, troubleshooting, analysis, and management of market data, while also interfacing with RESTful services across both Linux and Windows environments in C++ and Python.

What we’re looking for

• BS or MS in ComputerScience, Computer Engineering or a similar major.
• Strong understanding of high-performance computing using C++ is required
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy and a thorough understanding of performance optimization / latency reduction methodologies
• Ability to work closely with other software developers, traders, quants, and infrastructure teams