Graduate Software Developer – Software Development

Xcelerit is hiring high-potential fresh graduates to join our development team in Dublin.

We work at the intersection of high-performance computing, mathematical finance, and systems programming. We build production-grade systems that solve complex quantitative problems for global financial institutions.

This is a full-time, on-site role with real ownership from day one.

What You Will Work On

You will contribute directly to live projects involving:

• Quantitative finance and trading systems
• Risk analytics and numerical simulation
• Performance-critical C++ systems
• Python-based research and prototyping
• Optimisation and scientific computing

Our engineers work across the stack - from modelling and research to implementation and deployment.

What We Value

We are interested in graduates who:

• Have strong fundamentals in algorithms and data structures
• Write clean, structured code
• Enjoy solving challenging technical problems
• Are comfortable with ambiguity
• Take pride in improving their craft

Finance experience is not required. Technical strength and learning ability matter more.

Why Join

• Direct mentorship from experienced engineers and quant developers
• Exposure to real production systems
• A high level of ownership and accountability
• High level of responsibility early in your career
• Competitive compensation
• Potential full-time offer based on performance

Work Environment

This role is on-site in Dublin. We prioritise close collaboration and in-person problem solving, especially for early-career engineers.

Who Should Apply

Fresh graduates in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related quantitative disciplines who want to build serious engineering depth in a demanding but supportive environment.

If this aligns with how you want to start your career, apply via LinkedIn.