2023 Intake Graduate Software Engineer (Jan 2023)

Eclipse Trading is one of Asia's leading proprietary derivatives trading firms. Founded in 2007, we have over a 100 staff across three office locations – Hong Kong (our HQ), Sydney, and Shanghai. Our trading expertise and strategies are deployed across several Asian markets and although we mainly specialise in equity derivatives, we also trade index derivatives, ETFs, commodity derivatives, and crypto currency products. Technology is inextricably linked to our trading strategies, creating an environment powered by intellectual curiosity, problem solving, and innovation.

Graduates who thrive on problem solving and working in a fast-paced and intellectually stimulating environment are strongly encouraged to APPLY!

We are looking for Graduate Software Engineers to join our high performing technology division. This is a great opportunity for university students in their final year of study in Computer Science, Software Engineering or any other related disciplines with a strong emphasis on programming.

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.

What you offer

• A final year student or recent graduate with a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or any other related disciplines with a strong emphasis on programming;
• Significant academic project work, open-source contributions or professional work experience;
• A passion for financial markets or working in a proprietary trading company (detailed knowledge and experience is NOT required);
• Strong analytical skills and ability to solve complex problems;
• Motivation to work as part of a team as well as independently;
• Excellent communication skills.

What we offer

• A collaborative culture with motivated, intelligent, and respectful colleagues;
• Training and ongoing mentorship from an experienced team of software engineers using cutting edge technology;
• A dynamic work environment focused on efficiency as opposed to working long hours;
• Flat management structure where everyone’s opinion is valued;
• An amazing new office with views of Sydney Harbour, complete with a fully stocked kitchen for breakfast and lunch.

Please note we will only accept one application in the same recruiting season, so we encourage you to only apply for the role you are particularly interested in.

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.