# Graduate Software Developer [Squarepoint Capital](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/squarepoint-capital.md) · London · United Kingdom · [Technology](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/technology.md) Squarepoint Capital is hiring a Graduate Software Developer in London. Posted 2025-07-11; applications close 2025-09-09. **Apply**: https://www.squarepoint-capital.com/open-opportunities?id=6040910&gh_jid=6040910 Posted 9mo ago. ## Role details ## Position Overview Squarepoint is seeking smart, self-driven, and inquisitive individuals who want to apply their advanced skills and knowledge in a challenging and innovative environment. Projects within this role focus on developing and maintaining performance-sensitive, reliable, and scalable back-ends critical to our trading infrastructure. You will work alongside experienced colleagues in small groups to design and build the next generation of production-grade trading and research software systems. Step into a career of continuous learning and development, surrounded by some of the most talented individuals in the industry, and grow your skills in a highly collegiate work environment. When applying, you can indicate your preference for one or more of the following tracks. We will work to ensure your role at Squarepoint best suits your skillset. ## Python Development: Applications, Services, and Data-Driven Systems Projects within this track focus on developing and maintaining scalable services, full-stack web applications, and data processing algorithms, tools, and frameworks. - Build and maintain the core tooling, libraries, and frameworks used for developing applications at Squarepoint. - Manage the software development lifecycle of libraries and frameworks used globally by our teams of technologists. - Contribute to data-driven applications, pipelines, and systems that feed predictive models in research and trading. - Build software products used worldwide by traders, researchers, data scientists, and other teams to support our trading success. ## C++ Development: Distributed, Low Latency, High Performance Systems Projects within this track focus on developing and maintaining performance-sensitive, reliable, and scalable back-ends critical to our trading infrastructure. - Work on high-performance, low-latency systems powering critical trading operations. - Drive the design and implementation of trading frameworks, market data solutions, and global market connectivity. - Build massively parallel, high-volume, distributed applications to enable our technology to scale as we grow. - Create distributed frameworks, tools, and platforms that process massive volumes of data and underpin the stack used by other technology teams. ## Front-End Development: Build Modern React Web Applications Projects within this track utilize your proficiency in React and TypeScript to build crucial functionality for users worldwide. - Enhance user experience on sophisticated research and trading platforms. - Collaborate with our expert team to develop fully-fledged dashboards facilitating real-time data access and support exploration of large volumes of data integral to trading workflows and operations. - Build web applications that drive rapid decision-making and uphold our competitive edge in a high-stakes trading environment. ## Quantitative Development: Analytics and Investment Research - Combine one or more of the above development tracks into a role working on the front line of our quantitative research business. - Apply your understanding of business requirements to design and implement scalable data processing workflows and processes. - Work with quantitative researchers to design and build efficient and scalable workflows for alpha generation. - Contribute to our world-class suite of data-driven analytics across a wide range of asset classes. - Collaborate closely with peers across our global Investment and Technology departments. - Propose and develop new solutions to problems with direct commercial impact. ## Required Qualifications - Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field with a strong emphasis on software development. - Proficiency in at least one core language: Python, C++, KDB+/q, or JavaScript/TypeScript/React. - Some experience developing software in a commercial setting, demonstrated through work experience or personal projects. - Knowledge of Linux and version control systems. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Eagerness to continuously learn new technologies and develop professionally. - Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment. ## Nice to Have - Proficiency in more than one core programming language. - Previous experience working in the hedge fund industry or finance generally. - Demonstrable experience working with Git and Linux. _The minimum base salary for this role is $60,000 if located in New York. This expectation is based on available information at the time of posting. The role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses, which could constitute a significant portion of total compensation. It may also be eligible for benefits such as health, dental, and other wellness plans, as well as 401(k) contributions. 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