Graduate Software Developer (Feb 2027) (City of Sydney)

Overview Are you interested in becoming a Graduate Software Developer at Susquehanna? Susquehanna is a global quantitative trading firm powered by scientific rigor, curiosity, and innovation. Our culture is intellectually driven and highly collaborative, bringing together researchers, engineers, and traders to design and deploy impactful strategies in our systematic trading environment. To meet the unique challenges of global markets, Susquehanna applies machine learning and advanced quantitative research to vast datasets in order to uncover actionable insights and build effective strategies. By uniting deep market expertise with cutting‑edge technology, we excel in solving complex problems and pushing boundaries together. Susquehanna is looking for recent and upcoming graduates to join our high performing technologists in Sydney. This is a great opportunity to sharpen your technical skills, learn about the trading industry, and understand the fundamentals of risk‑based 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
- Building complex trading strategies, as well as having access to tens of petabytes of market and trading data for analysis. 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 Susquehanna. What we’re looking for
- BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a similar major, distinction average WAM, from an Australian or Current Zealand University
- Robust software development skills in the languages we use (C++, C# and Python) or Java
- A solid knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and object‑oriented design patterns
- Experience developing performance‑sensitive code is a plus
- 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 What’s in it for you
- Our market leading education program, incorporating classroom theory and simulated learning.
- Our non‑hierarchical culture allows employees of every level to thrive and make impact. We are not your typical trading firm – the environment is casual, collaborative and we focus on continuous development.
- Highly competitive remuneration, attractive bonus and additional leave entitlements.
- Private healthcare and gym allowances, plus wellness initiatives.
- Fully stocked kitchen
- daily breakfast and lunch.
- Regular social, sporting and community events.
- Visa sponsorship and relocation package where required.
- Explore our benefits and culturelink Read about Selina’s ‘Day in the life’ as a Software Developer. Our Interview Process 1. Application 2. Online Assessment 3. Recruiter Conversation 4. Technical screen (LiveCoding) 5. Office Interview (Design & Team Fit) 6. Job Offer Equal Opportunity Statement We encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds, and we welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure that you can best demonstrate your abilities. If you have any questions, please contact us. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r6mam