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Graduate Low Latency Software Developer | 2024 Intake

Eclipse Trading is a derivatives proprietary trading firm, specialising in options market making.

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Graduate Low Latency Software Developer | 2024 Intake

Graduate Low Latency Software Developer | 2024 Intake

Commencement date: August / September 2024

Eclipse Trading is one of Asia's leading proprietary derivatives trading firms. Founded in 2007, we have over 100 employees across three office locations – Hong Kong (our HQ), Sydney, and Shanghai. Our trading expertise and strategies are deployed across several Asian markets and although we mainly specialise in equity derivatives, we also trade delta one, ETFs, commodity derivatives, and crypto currency products. Technology is inextricably linked to our trading strategies, creating an environment powered by intellectual curiosity, problem solving, and innovation.

The opportunity

The successful candidate will take part in a comprehensive 8-week training program in our headquarters in Hong Kong, rotating through various teams across Software Development, Quant, and IT Operations. You will learn under the guidance of an experienced mentor, and your work will be used in actual production, having a direct impact on our trading and market activities.

The Low Latency team is responsible for the firm’s market links and algorithmic trading. Our expertise in market structure coupled with the ability to process information correctly with extremely low latency is critical to the success of our trading. We are one of the top market makers and have one of the fastest software stacks in Asia.

Responsibilities and duties

  • Develop low latency software for electronic trading on Linux
  • Participate in code testing and reviews
  • Collaborate with Trading & Quant teams to gather system requirements when necessary
  • Provide Tier 3 application support

What you offer

  • A final year student or recent graduate with a degree in Computer Science, or related discipline
  • An understanding of networking fundamentals and protocols
  • An interest in Linux/Unix systems
  • A passion for financial markets (prior knowledge and experience is NOT required)
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to solve complex problems
  • Excellent command of spoken and written English

What we offer

On top of having the opportunity to work with one of the leading options market makers in Asia, we also offer the followings:

  • Comprehensive 8-week training program in our HQ in Hong Kong, where you will rotate through our various teams across Software Development, Quant and IT Operations
  • Ongoing on-the-job training with an experienced mentor
  • Brand new iconic office in the lively thoroughfare of Hennessy Rd, Wan Chai
  • Dynamic and collaborative work environment
  • A flat management structure, where everyone's voice is valued
  • Work life balance within a multi-cultural environment
  • Fully stocked kitchen for breakfast and lunch
  • Attractive benefits package with discretionary bonus

All information provided will be treated in strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purposes.
Due to the high number of responses that we receive, we are only able to respond to successful applicants.