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Trading Systems Engineer Graduate: 2027 (London)

Graduate trading-systems role in low-latency C++, high-performance libraries, quantitative data processing, and desk-side strategy engineering.

London, United Kingdom
Graduate
Software Engineering
The role

About the opportunity

Start: August 2027.

What you will do

  • Engineer trading systems used across trading teams.
  • Develop low-latency C++ strategies.
  • Build high-performance C++ libraries supporting large-scale quantitative research and data processing.
  • Work desk-side with senior developers on performant, reliable trading systems.

What Susquehanna looks for

  • Class of 2027 bachelor's or master's students in a quantitative or STEM discipline.
  • Strong C++, C, or Rust, plus some Python.
  • Exceptional quantitative, logical-reasoning, and analytical skills.
  • Clear communication and problem-solving.

Interview process

Coding, mathematics, system-design, and behavioural interviews. The role starts with a broad education programme before placement on a trading team aligned with the graduate's interests and background.