Sydney Graduate Software Engineer

Are you passionate about technology/software development? Interested in applying your development skills into trading systems and infrastructure? 

SIG 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. 

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

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 SIG.

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++ and C# the most)
• 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

Our Interview Process:

1. Application
2. Online Assessment (Coding)
3. Phone Interviews (Behavioural and technical)
4. Office Interview (Technologist interview, whiteboard coding, office tour)
5. Job Offer

SIG 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 SIG and no fee will be paid.