We create the code for a better future.
Technology company with mathematics in its DNA.
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About us.
We employ the brightest minds across disciplines from computer science to mathematics and economics to find solutions to seemingly intractable problems of energy markets. At Second Foundation, our quest goes beyond profit; it is about reshaping electricity markets to foster stability, reliability, and fairness, ensuring a more robust economic landscape for all.
We use science to predict future outcomes.
Our mission is to transform data into market-leading trading strategies through advanced machine learning and self-developed tools. While our team members come from diverse backgrounds, we share an endless curiosity for math and trading. We benefit from the unique combination of a technology company and a trading house.
What we do.
Market Making
As one of the largest market makers in European spot markets, we redefine power market dynamics through our self-developed low-latency platform.
Smart Power Plant Control
We empower the seamless integration of renewable energy sources through expert trading, forecasting, dispatching, and pricing strategies.
Grid Balancing
We link electricity consumers and producers through an advanced grid infrastructure to assist the transmission system in averting fluctuations and blackouts.
Second Foundation in numbers
26
countries where we operate
100k
automated trades a day on energy markets
3
continents we trade on
300+
colleagues worldwide and growing
Careers.
As we aim high and grow fast, we’re looking for ambitious talent who embrace challenges and get excited by complex puzzles to solve.
We work hard, learn fast, and grow together. We believe the best ideas can come from anywhere and our flat hierarchy is a testament to this philosophy. Whether you’re on our strategy or engineering team, you will have a voice in what we build. Ambition is welcomed and innovation sets us apart.
Our people build the future of Second Foundation, and we’re hiring the brightest minds to join our fast-growing company. Recent graduates and industry experts with an analytical mindset, strong programming skills, and willingness to tackle difficult problems will feel right at home.
Opportunities.
We aim to become a global name in quantitative trading. Working with us means access to endless growth opportunities and the chance to solve exciting problems with a collaborative team. We are seeking high-performers across a variety of roles and experience levels to join our growing firm.