Site Reliability Engineering University Co - Op Placement 2027

Overview

Susquehanna is a global quantitative trading firm powered by scientific rigor, curiosity, and innovation. Our culture is intellectually driven and highly collaborative, bringing together researchers, engineers, and traders to design and deploy impactful strategies in our systematic trading environment. To meet the unique challenges of global markets, Susquehanna applies machine learning and advanced quantitative research to vast datasets in order to uncover actionable insights and build effective strategies. By uniting deep market expertise with cutting-edge technology, we excel in solving complex problems and pushing boundaries together. 

As a Site Reliability Co - Op (Placement) Student at Susquehanna, you will be working with senior technologists from the beginning of your programme who will act as your mentors throughout. Your Co - Op programme will allow you to get involved with the teams who focus on developing and rolling out tools to provide visibility on the workings of the production trading network. You will be guided and assisted by senior site reliability engineers and have the opportunity to see applications go from initial specification to full production.

What we’re looking for

Who you are:

• Technical: You have a good level of understanding of TCP/IP protocol suite and an object-oriented language like Java/C# desirable. A familiarity with networking technologies such as switching and routing; as well as hardware internals, such as RAID, RAM, Busses, NICs & CPU architecture.
• Education: You are studying a STEM related degree in an Irish university and are required to do a work placement as part of your course requirements.  
• Problem Solver: When it comes to solving problems, you use clear and sound reasoning. You’re rational and like to use numbers and data to come up with sensible solutions
• Curious: You’re eager to learn and develop new technologies. You’re inquisitive and creative, questioning the status quo
• Communicator: You enjoy building relationships with those you work closely with. You enjoy sharing ideas, expressing your thoughts, and listening to the views of others.
• Ambitious: You constantly set yourself goals in life and give your all to achieve them. You’re not afraid to put in the effort to reach your full potential

What’s in it for you:

• Education: We are renowned for our market-leading education and training programmes. Getting a “big picture” perspective of our technology is important. You will also join industry lectures to understand trading and delve deeper into the crucial role that technologists play in Susquehanna.
• Real Impact: Through a combination of hands-on and classroom discussion, you will learn how we solve the real technical challenges of building and maintaining the best trading systems. You will learn about our use of leading-edge hardware and software technologies. With other technologists you will collaborate on live challenges, improvements, and technical issues which are key to the ongoing success of the business.
• Culture: Our non-hierarchical culture allows employees of every level to thrive. We are not your typical trading firm – the environment is casual, collaborative and we focus on continuous development, no matter how long you’ve been in Susquehanna. 
• Perks: Based in the heart of Ireland’s Financial Services Centre, and a 10-minute walk from Dublin’s city centre, our employees’ avail of free onsite catering, a games room, and a large in-house gym, to name but a few of our favourite perks. You will have the opportunity to attend multiple social events hosted by Susquehanna, where you will get the opportunity to meet recent graduates, and senior leaders from across the business.

Interview Process:

Apply > Technical Assessment > Recruiter Interview > Technical Interview > Offer

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Ireland. 

Final tip - We hire for this programme on a rolling basis, therefore interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply early.

Susquehanna is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our recruitment process. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruitment process, please contact us. 

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