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Eclipse Trading

Proprietary trading with tech-driven strategies

Graduate Low Latency C++ Software Developer New Grad

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/15/2026
No salary listed
Entry
Bachelor's
Shanghai, China
In Person
Software EngineeringBackend Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • Be a final-year student or recent graduate with a degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline.
  • Have strong experience in C++ and a solid foundation in Computer Science fundamentals.
  • Have a well-rounded understanding of networking fundamentals, protocols, and architecture.
  • Be familiar with or have a strong interest in Linux/Unix systems.
  • Have a passion for financial markets; prior financial industry knowledge or experience is not required.
  • Have valid authorization to work in China.
Responsibilities
  • Develop low-latency software for electronic trading on Linux.
  • Participate in code testing and reviews.
  • Collaborate with Trading and Quant teams to gather system requirements when necessary.
  • Provide Tier 3 application support.
Desired Qualifications
  • Have excellent command of both spoken and written English.

About the company

Eclipse Trading operates as a proprietary trading firm with a global presence and a technology-driven approach. It designs and deploys in-house quantitative trading strategies across multiple markets, including equity derivatives, delta one, ETFs, commodity derivatives, and cryptocurrency. Its system combines research, strategy development, and automated execution to trade quickly and data-first across asset classes. The company differentiates itself with an internal tech-centric culture, a broad multi-asset footprint, and a worldwide office network, aiming to generate alpha and grow wealth through systematic trading.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Wan Chai District, Hong Kong

Founded

2007

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What believers are saying

  • September 2026 job boards show 16 open roles and accelerating hiring.
  • Graduate Trader 2027 intake, posted August 13, 2026, signals sustained talent demand.
  • Low-latency C++ and DevOps openings point to ongoing technology investment.

What critics are saying

  • SFC license AOP087 concentrates regulatory risk in Hong Kong trading operations.
  • A single SFC enforcement action freezes Hong Kong capital deployment and hiring.
  • Crypto and equity-derivatives revenues face PnL shocks when volatility and spreads compress.

What makes Eclipse Trading unique

  • Founded 2007, Eclipse Trading uses proprietary capital across four offices.
  • Hong Kong HQ, Sydney, Shanghai, and Chicago support cross-market derivatives execution.
  • Three-month Hong Kong graduate training converts recruits into live trading desk operators.

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Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Remote Work Options
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Annual Bonus