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title: 'Network Engineer at Grasshopper'
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# Network Engineer at Grasshopper

- **Company:** Grasshopper
- **Location:** Singapore
- **Posted:** 2026-07-28
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/grasshopperasia/jobs/5281556008

## Job description

## About Grasshopper

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.

## About Grasshopper

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.

What We Are Looking For:

We are seeking an enthusiastic Network Engineer to join our Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) team. This role is an excellent opportunity to learn and contribute to the maintenance and continuous improvement of our high-performance network environments essential for our trading operations. You will support the team in ensuring the health, performance, and long-term reliability of our network infrastructure across global colocation facilities.

## Key Responsibilities and Impact

- 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.

Required Skills & Qualifications

- 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

## What You Can Expect Working at Grasshopper

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.

## What We Offer

Joining Grasshopper means embracing exciting opportunities and a supportive work environment:

- Challenging Work Environment: Engage in cutting-edge technology and complex projects that push the boundaries of software development.
- Learn About Algorithmic Trading and Finance: Gain insights into financial markets and the intersection of technology and trading strategies.
- Exposure to Major Financial Exchanges in Asia: Work directly with leading exchanges, experiencing the diverse and dynamic market landscape.
- Room to Grow Along with Grasshopper: Advance your career as you contribute to the continued success of our company.
- 21 days annual leave
- Outpatient/Inpatient Insurance Coverage; can be extended to immediate family members if required.
- Annual Dental & Wellness budget
- Gym membership

What you can expect working at Grasshopper:

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.

## About Grasshopper

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Grasshopper is a quantitative trading technology provider that builds proprietary, low-latency systems for electronic trading across Asian markets.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held)
- **Headquarters**: Singapore, Singapore
- **Founded**: 2006
- **Founders**: John Lin (Founder & Chairman)

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Financial Services – Quantitative Trading, Proprietary Trading, Asset Management
- Target customers: B2B (exchanges, institutional partners) and internal trading desks; also operates a registered fund management company (Grasshopper Asset Management)
- Mission or purpose statement: "Built on Technology. Defined by Execution." – The firm aims to combine trader instinct with micro-structure capability through in-house, leading‑edge technology.

## Products & Services
- **Proprietary Trading Platform**: A full-stack, in-house built technology stack for electronic trading, covering connectivity, order management, risk, and data analytics.
- **Grasshopper Asset Management (GAM)**: A Registered Fund Management Company (RFMC) regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, offering systematic/quantitative investment strategies.
- **Custom Algorithmic Trading Programs**: Bespoke algorithmic strategies developed jointly with traders, optimized for low‑latency execution on Asian exchanges.
- **Blockchain & AI Research** (announced 2023): Studying blockchain technology and artificial intelligence to potentially integrate into future trading and data management systems.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Over 100 employees (as of 2024) and an unbroken record of consistency and profitability.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Raised funds from external investors for expansion into the rest of Asia (details not public). Regularly ranks top 10 on key Asian exchanges.
- **Growth Signals**: Doubled headcount in 2024, crossing the 100‑employee mark. Expanded into options markets. Promoted internal talent (e.g., Alex Wong to CIO). FSA Japan approval as a regulated high‑speed trading firm (2018). Monthly notional value traded exceeded half a trillion USD in 2018. New office in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Full In‑House Tech Stack**: The entire trading and data platform is custom‑built from scratch, providing flexibility, speed, and control over latency.
- **Deep Asian Market Nexus**: Operating for over two decades with a multi‑market footprint (Singapore, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Hong Kong, US), giving unique regulatory and micro‑structural insights.
- **Cultural Autonomy**: Flat hierarchy, high employee autonomy, and a “small giant” mindset that encourages risk‑taking and rapid iteration.
- **Long‑Term Stability**: Profitable from inception, with no reliance on external funding for day‑to‑day operations; committed to responsible, long‑term growth.

## Strategic Focus
- Becoming a full‑stack technology company that trades – doubling down on proprietary engineering and data management.
- Expanding into new asset classes (options markets) and geographies (rest of Asia).
- Researching blockchain and AI to enhance the core platform.
- Scaling headcount while preserving a tight‑knit, high‑performance culture.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Emphasizes curiosity, empowerment, and a growth mindset. Managers guide rather than direct; junior team members are given ownership to experiment and own results.
- **Work Environment**: Open office with a flat hierarchy; “no dress codes and formality.” More than 15 nationalities represented. Offices in Singapore (HQ at Anson Road, China Square Central) and Vietnam.
- **Compensation & Perks**: Competitive compensation with comprehensive insurance coverage for employees and dependents. 21 days annual leave, gym membership, annual dental & wellness budget, well‑stocked pantry, employee bonus referrals.
- **Career Development**: Opportunities to work alongside experienced traders and technologists in a learning‑intensive environment. Real impact on high‑performance, latency‑critical systems.
- **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: Not explicitly stated; roles are likely office‑based (Singapore or Vietnam) given the nature of trading technology and hardware work (FPGA, SRE).

## Sources
1. [grasshopperasia.com](https://grasshopperasia.com/)
2. [grasshopperasia.com/about](https://grasshopperasia.com/about/)
3. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/grasshopperasia](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/grasshopperasia)
4. [sg.linkedin.com/company/grasshopperasia](https://sg.linkedin.com/company/grasshopperasia)

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