Network Engineer

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.

Grasshopper is a prominent technology provider headquartered in Singapore. We uphold core values of honesty, integrity, and teamwork, guiding our future success. Our cutting-edge, in-house technology places us at the forefront of electronic trading advancements. 

• →Support Low-Latency Connectivity: Assist in the configuration and maintenance of network infrastructure across global colocation facilities, ensuring critical trading connectivity and high-performance standards.
• →Operational Networking: Apply fundamental knowledge of wired and wireless network technologies, including troubleshooting connectivity in enterprise office network setups (e.g., WiFi and Aruba equipment).
• →Automation and Monitoring: Actively contribute to network automation efforts using scripting (Python/Bash) and IaC tools (Ansible/Puppet). Help implement and maintain monitoring to track network health.
• →Infrastructure Support: Help manage high-performance hardware (Arista, Cisco, Juniper) and security infrastructure.
• →Operational Excellence: Maintain clear documentation and participate in on-call rotations to ensure 24/7 high availability.

• 5+ years of experience as a Network Engineer, with a passion for all aspects of networking
• A solid foundation in networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, Ethernet, layer 2/3 concepts like OSPF, BGP, and Multicast…as well as things like QoS, STP, NAT, etc).
• Hands-on experience with or a strong theoretical understanding of wired and wireless network systems.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Bash) for network automation tasks.
• Basic experience with network monitoring tools and troubleshooting techniques.
• Interest in high-performance network environments in the financial or trading industry.
• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Clear networking knowledge at the Cisco CCNP level, evidenced by demonstrable experience and/or verifiable qualifications

At Grasshopper, you'll find a diverse and dynamic work environment. We embrace open communication and collaboration, and individual contributions are respected. As a technology provider, we empower our employees with a high level of autonomy, encouraging creativity, risk-taking, and learning from mistakes. We value team members who take ownership of their work and serve as mentors to junior colleagues, fostering a supportive and inspiring environment.

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.