Design, develop, test, and deploy software solutions while collaborating with business leaders to enhance trading activities and solve complex problems.
Job Description
Overview
Citadel Securities is a leading global market maker across a broad array of fixed income and equity securities. Our world-class capabilities position us to meet the liquidity demands of our diverse group of institutional clients in all market conditions. In partnering with us, our clients, including asset managers, banks, broker-dealers, hedge funds, government agencies and public pension programs are able to gain a powerful trading advantage and are better positioned to meet their investment goals.
In our mission to be the most successful investment team in the world, we hire the brightest minds in technology, research, and finance to create innovative solutions that impact the financial markets and take data analysis to new levels. Software Engineers create next generation software solutions to support business areas across the firm. Software Engineers work closely with business leaders to develop and deliver custom software solutions that optimize performance and efficiency.
Opportunities may be available from time to time in any location in which the business is based for suitable candidates. If you are interested in a career with Citadel, please share your details and we will contact you if there is a vacancy available.
Responsibilities
• Design, develop, test, and deploy elegant software solutions across the firm
• Partner with business leaders to define priorities and deliver custom technology solutions
• Analyze complex business and technical problems
• Make sound decisions proactively and in a self-directed manner
• Provide timely systems support for trading activities
Skills and Qualifications
• A deep passion for technology and software development
• In-depth experience working in Python
• The ambition to solve open-ended problems using analytical methods
• Knowledge of Linux systems
• Strong scripting experience with an ability to integrate various components and systems (in-house and third party)
• Professional experience working with distributed systems
• Knowledge of SDLC methodologies
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills applicable to a dynamic trading environment
• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with proprietary trading and market making
• Experience with ML techniques and statistical methods
• Experience with C++, kdb, and SQL
In accordance with applicable law, the base salary range for this role is $125,000 to $350,000.
In addition, the employee who fills this role will be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive compensation program, as well as a wide array of benefit programs, such as medical and life insurance, retirement and tax-free savings plans, and access to other healthcare programs.
About Citadel Securities
Citadel Securities is the next-generation capital markets firm and a leading global market maker. We provide institutional and retail investors with the liquidity they need to trade a broad array of equity and fixed income products in any market condition. The brightest minds in finance, science and technology use powerful, advanced analytics to solve the market's most critical challenges, turning big ideas into real-world outcomes.
Overview
Citadel Securities is a leading global market maker across a broad array of fixed income and equity securities. Our world-class capabilities position us to meet the liquidity demands of our diverse group of institutional clients in all market conditions. In partnering with us, our clients, including asset managers, banks, broker-dealers, hedge funds, government agencies and public pension programs are able to gain a powerful trading advantage and are better positioned to meet their investment goals.
In our mission to be the most successful investment team in the world, we hire the brightest minds in technology, research, and finance to create innovative solutions that impact the financial markets and take data analysis to new levels. Software Engineers create next generation software solutions to support business areas across the firm. Software Engineers work closely with business leaders to develop and deliver custom software solutions that optimize performance and efficiency.
Opportunities may be available from time to time in any location in which the business is based for suitable candidates. If you are interested in a career with Citadel, please share your details and we will contact you if there is a vacancy available.
Responsibilities
• Design, develop, test, and deploy elegant software solutions across the firm
• Partner with business leaders to define priorities and deliver custom technology solutions
• Analyze complex business and technical problems
• Make sound decisions proactively and in a self-directed manner
• Provide timely systems support for trading activities
Skills and Qualifications
• A deep passion for technology and software development
• In-depth experience working in Python
• The ambition to solve open-ended problems using analytical methods
• Knowledge of Linux systems
• Strong scripting experience with an ability to integrate various components and systems (in-house and third party)
• Professional experience working with distributed systems
• Knowledge of SDLC methodologies
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills applicable to a dynamic trading environment
• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with proprietary trading and market making
• Experience with ML techniques and statistical methods
• Experience with C++, kdb, and SQL
In accordance with applicable law, the base salary range for this role is $125,000 to $350,000.
In addition, the employee who fills this role will be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive compensation program, as well as a wide array of benefit programs, such as medical and life insurance, retirement and tax-free savings plans, and access to other healthcare programs.
About Citadel Securities
Citadel Securities is the next-generation capital markets firm and a leading global market maker. We provide institutional and retail investors with the liquidity they need to trade a broad array of equity and fixed income products in any market condition. The brightest minds in finance, science and technology use powerful, advanced analytics to solve the market's most critical challenges, turning big ideas into real-world outcomes.
Top Skills
C++
Kdb
Linux
Python
SQL
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