About Grasshopper

Grasshopper is a quantitative trading technology provider based in Singapore, and is the holding company of Grasshopper Asset Management. Our state-of-the-art technology, built from the ground up in-house, puts us at the forefront of developments in electronic trading. An unbroken record of consistency and profitability is underpinned by firm values of curiosity, empowerment and flexibility.

As a key member of the Software Engineering Team, you'll:

Design and develop applications and components for various parts of our trading systems
Utilise your expertise in C++ to write robust and performant code
Utilise Python for various scripting and integration tasks
Continuously enhance our systems to adapt to evolving trading needs
Ensure the smooth operation and reliability of our trading systems

Second-Line Support and Collective Responsibility

At Grasshopper, our engineers are crucial in providing second-line support for the systems they write. This means taking ownership of system performance, actively addressing post-deployment issues, and troubleshooting any technical challenges. Additionally, during upgrades and new deployments, our engineers take on first-line support responsibilities, ensuring a seamless transition and promptly resolving any issues that may arise during critical phases.

We foster a culture of collective responsibility, where every team member contributes to the efficiency and solidity of our technology and operations. Collaboratively, we identify opportunities for optimisation and continuous improvement, sharing the goal of maintaining our position at the forefront of electronic trading and delivering exceptional results to our clients and partners.

Projects you might work on:

At Grasshopper, our Software Engineers are involved in a wide range of exciting projects, including but not limited to:

Efficient processing of market data to provide real-time insights for trading decisions
Efficient routing of orders to optimise trade execution and minimise latency
Building efficient frameworks and tooling for algorithmic trading strategies
Developing tools to manage and track risk exposure in trading operations properly
Exploring and implementing innovative solutions to tackle various challenges in electronic trading

We'd love for you to have:

2 - 4 years of deep expertise in C++
Proficiency in Python
Experience in low latency or high throughput environments
Good knowledge of algorithms and data structures
The ability to write clean code
Good interpersonal and collaboration skills

What we offer:

21 days annual leave
An opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, fostering mentorship opportunities and personal growth
Comprehensive Insurance Package with extended coverage for dependents
Well stocked pantry
Annual Dental & Wellness budget
Gym membership
Employee bonus referrals

What you can expect working at Grasshopper:

At Grasshopper, you will be working in a diverse and dynamic environment with a flat hierarchy. With over 100 employees and 15 nationalities working in an open office, communication is essential to performance. To keep our edge as the “small giant” of trading technology, we give employees a high level of autonomy and encourage them to get creative, take risks, make mistakes and learn from them. The sprint is on!

Grasshopper is an equal opportunity employer.

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