WE ARE LOOKING FOR INQUISITIVE PROBLEM SOLVERS TO JOIN OUR TEAM AS A GRADUATE ENGINEER

Mako is a leading options market maker with a global trading footprint. It has been at the forefront of options market making for 20 years, from the open outcry trading pits to screen trading and automated algorithmic execution strategies that are driving the future of the industry.
From offices in London, Amsterdam, Dublin, Singapore, Sydney, Brisbane and Chengdu, Mako offers the best in class liquidity solutions across Equities, Fixed Income, Commodities and FX derivatives markets and prides itself in its entrepreneurial, collaborative and philanthropic culture.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

Most of our engineers have a degree in a STEM subject and what they all have in common is having a pragmatic, problem-solving mind-set and strong quantitative skills. Additionally, we are looking for:

• A strong understanding of algorithms and data structures
• Knowledge of at least one mainstream OOP language such as C++, C#, Java, Java Script, Go
• An upper second class degree in an STEM based subject or equivalent.
• An interest in financial markets

It would be excellent if you had:

• C++
• Experience of asynchronous and multi-threaded programming
• An appreciation for clean, readable, testable code
• A good understanding of networks and network programming
• An understanding of computer architecture and how it relates to the performance of your code

Experience with the following tools and languages is beneficial:

• Python, shell scripting, CMake, Jenkins, PCAP/Wireshark, C, static analysers, a range of compilers.

LEARN FROM HIGHLY EXPERIENCED ENGINEERS

As a Graduate Engineer you will be working closely with our Senior Engineers, giving you the opportunity to learn from some of the most experienced in the business. Programmers on these teams collaborate closely with traders, hardware and support teams. The teams are pragmatic and self-organising, delivering work iteratively. The teams follow best software practices, including unit testing, continuous integration and peer review.
The individuals that make these teams up are problem solvers who are knowledgeable, collaborative, motivated and friendly, reflecting Mako’s values. The wider organisation is supportive and collaborative – technology is at the centre of what we do.

Please refer the Job description for details