Trading System Engineer - New Grad

Susquehanna International Group; Bala Cynwyd (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully stocked kitchens

Fitness facility access

Discounts for dining and activities

Job summary

Susquehanna International Group in Bala Cynwyd, PA is seeking a Trading System Engineer. You will join a comprehensive education program and then rotate onto a trading team to work on low-latency C++ strategies and high-performance libraries for quantitative research.

Ideal candidates are graduating by August 2027 with a STEM degree and strong C++, C, or Rust skills, plus Python experience and sharp analytical abilities.

Qualifications

• Degree in a STEM field as listed.
• Intention to graduate and start full-time by August 2027.
• Strong software development skills in C++, C, or Rust, plus Python experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in an education program covering trading system engineering.
• Join a trading team after the program to work on low-latency systems.
• Contribute to high-performance C++ libraries and quantitative research.

Skills

C++

C

Rust

Python

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/CE/Math or related STEM

Job description

Overview

As a trading system engineer, 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 and technology.

You’ll have the chance to work on challenging engineering problems across our trading teams in areas such as trading systems engineering, low-latency C++ strategy development, and high-performance C++ libraries that enable large-scale quantitative research and data processing. You’ll work on the desk side by side with senior developers who understand the nuances of building performant, reliable systems for complex trading strategies.

You will begin with a comprehensive education program designed to build a broad understanding of the role trading system engineers 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 trading system engineering.

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 C++, C, or Rust, along with some Python experience
• Exceptional 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.