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SIG’s technology team builds some of the most powerful trading systems in the financial industry. This includes large scale computations, real-time systems, high performance computing and petabytes of data. By integrating sophisticated coding techniques with innovative engineering ideas, we design and optimise systems that can process massive amounts of data while still ensuring high performance and stability. Working with traders and quantitative researchers, our systems engineers, network architects, technical analysts and software developers create industry-leading technical solutions.
What you’ll do
- As a Software Development intern, you will be placed directly into a team for the duration of the program. This will help you gain a deep understanding of your line of business, while you build relationships with our full time employees.
- With your team’s mentorship, you will be responsible for the full life cycle of your own project. You will have a hand in the requirements gathering, design, implementation, documentation, and testing of your work.
- Your project will be selected at the start of the internship to ensure your work is relevant and will continue to directly impact the business after the program ends.
- You will attend education sessions that will aid in your professional development, build your knowledge of trading, and how technology is impacting our industry.
What we're looking for
- Strong Software Development skills in any object-oriented language (we use C++, Python, and C# the most)
- Students pursuing a BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a similar technical major.
- Intention to graduate with a bachelor’s or master’s degree within one year of the internship program.
- Knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and object-oriented design patterns
- A passion for technology and a tinkering spirit
- Exceptional problem solving skills.
What’s in it for you
- Our flat hierarchy enables you to create meaningful impact, critical to our competitive edge.
- Highly competitive remuneration and attractive bonus.
- Additional leave entitlements including marriage leave.
- 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
About SIG
SIG is a global quantitative trading firm founded by a group of friends who share a passion for game theory and probabilistic thinking. We have incorporated this approach into our culture, where you will find relentless problem solvers within each of our core disciplines: Trading, Technology, and Quantitative Research. From offices around the world, our employees collaborate to make optimal decisions and are driven by the desire to achieve winning results together.
What we do
We are experts in trading essentially all listed financial products and asset classes, with a focus on derivatives trading. Through market making and market taking, we handle millions of trading transactions around the world every day, providing liquidity and ensuring competitive prices for buyers and sellers. While our presence in the market is broad, our trading desks are highly specialised, allowing for a deep understanding of unique drivers of each asset class.
SIG does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or search firms. Any resume or referral submitted in the absence of a signed agreement will become the property of SIG and no fee will be paid.
