Graduate Software Engineer

Company: G-research
Location: Dallas
Posted on: September 3, 2024

Job Description:

Do you want to tackle the biggest questions in finance with near infinite compute power at your fingertips?G-Research is a leading quantitative research and technology firm, with offices in London and Dallas.We are proud to employ some of the best people in their field and to nurture their talent in a dynamic, flexible and highly stimulating culture where world-beating ideas are cultivated and rewarded.This is a hybrid role based in our new Dallas infrastructure hub where we work on the latest technologies in a cutting-edge environment.The roleWe are looking for passionate Graduate Platform Engineers to join our expanding global team in Dallas and work at the cutting-edge of Linux, automation, cloud and big data technologies.This Graduate role will begin on the 2nd of June 2025, where you will join our Platform organisation. Over the course of two years, you will rotate through a range of teams within Platform.Our Platform Engineering teams create leading-edge developer tools, develop core technologies within Infrastructure as a Service, build Big Data platforms, work on large-scale compute farms and shape user experience across key platforms.These teams cover a diverse portfolio of products and services, with a large focus on applying automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD tools and methodologies in all of our engineering work. We also have a culture of continuous improvement and utilise open source tooling and best practices to increase the pace of delivery.Alongside exposure to multiple teams, you will receive tailored training and mentoring from more experienced colleagues.This is an ideal time to join a growing office and be guided by some of the brightest minds in Dallas.Who are we looking for?Students need to have completed at least a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related degree, and be available to start in June 2025. You will need at least a 3.4 GPA.We are seeking aspiring Engineers who are enthusiastic about contributing to an automated, scalable, reliable and high performing platform.The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:Experience with at least one programming languageKnowledge of infrastructure technologies, such as Linux, Ansible, Terraform, cloud computing, Kubernetes, Docker, big data and networkingAn interest in quantitative finance and an understanding of the role engineering plays within the spaceThe ability to prioritise, plan and deliver to support the wider team and ensure work remains on trackThe ability to identify opportunities for improvement and a proactive approach to learning to stay ahead of the technology curve and identify how we can adopt new technologies in the ways we workBalanced judgement, with the ability to evaluate different approaches and identify appropriate solutionsAdaptable communication style and approach, tailored to your audience, in order to convey compelling messagesThe ability to understand the needs and challenges of others and present mutually beneficial solutionsA collaborative approach and a desire to build effective relationships across the businessYou will be working on initiatives that contribute to enabling our aspiration of being world #1 such as public cloud, Data Center modernization, Performance optimization, Open source adoption and contribution.Why should you apply?Market-leading compensation plus annual discretionary bonusInformal dress code and excellent work/life balanceExcellent paid time off allowanceSick days, military leave, and family and medical leaveGenerous 401(k) plan12-weeks fully paid parental leaveMedical and Prescription, Dental, and Vision insuranceLife and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insuranceEmployee Assistance and Wellness programsGenerous relocation allowance and supportGreat selection of office snacks, and hot and cold drinksOn-site gym and car parkby Jobble

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