Graduate Low Latency C++ Software Developer | 2027 Intake

Location: Shanghai

Commencement date: August / September 2027

Eclipse Trading (衍数) 是一家顶级的金融衍生品自营交易公司。我们拥有领先的交易技术和交易策略，并持续将顶尖科技的运用视为集团发展的核心。集团成立于2007年，总部设立于中国香港，并在中国上海、澳大利亚悉尼、美国芝加哥设有分公司，共拥有超过120名员工。我们现在正在寻找出类拔萃的应届生加入我们位于上海黄浦区新天地的C++软件开发团队。

Eclipse Trading is a leading proprietary derivatives trading firm. Founded in 2007, we have over 120 employees across 4 office locations – Hong Kong (our HQ), Sydney, Shanghai and Chicago. Our trading expertise and strategies are deployed across several markets globally, focusing on various products including equity derivatives, delta one, ETFs, commodity derivatives, and cryptocurrency. Technology is inextricably linked to our trading strategies, creating an environment powered by intellectual curiosity, problem solving, and innovation.

Our Shanghai office is located in the Xintiandi district and we are looking for Graduate Low Latency Software Developers to join our team.

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

Final-year student or recent graduate with a degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline.
Experience with at least one server-side language (e.g., C++, C, C#, Java) and solid Computer Science fundamentals.
A strong understanding of networking fundamentals, protocols, and architecture.
Familiarity with or a strong interest in Linux/Unix systems.
Passion for financial markets (prior financial industry knowledge or experience isnot required).
Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to solve complex technical problems.
Excellent command of both spoken and written English.
Valid authorization to work in China

What we offer

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

Comprehensive 8-week training program
Ongoing on-the-job training with an experienced mentor
A collaborative culture with motivated, intelligent, and respectful colleagues
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

Eclipse Trading is an equal opportunity employer and we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential pillars of our success as a company. We are dedicated to embrace a culture reflecting a variety of perspectives, insights and backgrounds to drive innovation. We build talented and diverse teams to drive business results and encourage our people to develop to their full potential.

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.

Note: The use of AI tools during interviews or assessments is strictly prohibited unless explicitly authorized. We employ multiple methods to verify the authenticity of candidate responses. If it is determined that AI assistance was used at any stage of the hiring process without prior approval, we reserve the right to disqualify your application or rescind any job offer.

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