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C++ Software Engineering Intern

CompanyGrasshopper
LocationSingapore
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 31, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
You will work on the exchange simulator to support new protocols, improve system performance, and implement new testing features. You will also manage and drive projects from start to finish within a collaborative team environment.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
15
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Bringing 18 years of success and proprietary innovation as a global liquidity provider to our capital management arm.
About the Role

About Grasshopper

Grasshopper is a quantitative trading technology provider based in Singapore, and is the holding company of Grasshopper Asset Management. Our state-of-the-art technology, built from the ground up in-house, puts us at the forefront of developments in electronic trading. An unbroken record of consistency and profitability is underpinned by firm values of curiosity, empowerment and flexibility.

About the Role:

At Grasshopper, our exchange simulator is a fundamental piece of the process in developing, testing, and deployment of our production applications. In this role, you will be working on the exchange simulator, projects might include:

  • Expanding the simulator to support to new exchange protocols
  • Improve on existing systems to make it more performant
  • Implement new systems or features to strengthen its testing capabilities

The ideal candidate must be passionate about low-level systems programming, high-frequency trading (HFT) architecture, and performance engineering.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field
  • Solid programming fundamentals especially in C++
  • Curiosity, a proactive attitude, and a passion for solving complex problems
  • Confidence to respectfully offer alternative viewpoints when you see a better way forward
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively

Nice to haves:

  • Familiarity with Linux environments and basic scripting (Bash, Python)

What we offer:

  • An opportunity to work alongside brilliant technologists, traders and quants to learn what they really do
  • A peek into the world of proprietary trading/electronic trading
  • Plenty of latitude to provide solutions/solve problems
  • Contribute to meaningful projects and lead them to completion
  • A well-stocked pantry and a vibrant office culture

What we offer: 

  • An opportunity to work alongside brilliant traders, quants and technologists to learn what they really do, and assist us in our quest for discovery
  • An opportunity to manage and drive a project from start to finish.  
  • Experience navigating a large code base whilst writing clean code in a test-driven environment
  • A peek into the world of electronic trading
  • Plenty of latitude to provide solutions/solve problems
  • A well stocked pantry

What you can expect working at Grasshopper:

At Grasshopper, you will be working in a diverse and dynamic environment with a flat hierarchy. With over 100 employees and 15 nationalities working in an open office, communication is essential to performance. To keep our edge as the “small giant” of trading technology, we give employees a high level of autonomy and encourage them to get creative, take risks, make mistakes and learn from them. The sprint is on!

Grasshopper is an equal opportunity employer.

Key Skills
C++Low-level systems programmingHigh-frequency tradingPerformance engineeringLinuxBashPythonTest-driven developmentExchange protocolsSoftware testing
Categories
TechnologySoftwareFinance & AccountingData & AnalyticsEngineering
Benefits
Well-stocked pantryVibrant office cultureMentorship from technologists, traders, and quantsProject ownership