Principal Data Visualization Engineer
Citadel SecuritiesAbout the Role
We are seeking a senior, hands-on technical leader to play a foundational role in shaping the next generation of data visualization tools for Citadel Securities' client-facing products. This role sits at the intersection of software engineering, data visualization, product design, and human-computer interaction, and the ideal candidate will take ownership of building sophisticated client-facing applications and the reusable frameworks that support them.
- Design and build the core visualization platform for client-facing analytics and experiences across the firm.
- Develop reusable visualization frameworks, design systems, and tooling that enable teams to rapidly develop high-quality data products.
- Partner closely with Sales, Business Leaders, Engineering, Product Management, and Design to translate complex business problems into clear technical solutions.
- Evaluate emerging technologies to continually improve the visualization platform.
- Drive innovation in how market, trading, and client data are explored, understood, and communicated.
- Provide technical leadership through hands-on development, design reviews, and mentoring.
The initial focus will be on delivering a small number of distinctive, high-quality client applications, with a mandate to extend this work into a scalable, firm-wide standard.
Responsibilities
- Design and build the core visualization platform for client-facing analytics and experiences across the firm
- Develop reusable visualization frameworks, design systems, and tooling that enable teams to rapidly develop high-quality data products
- Partner closely with Sales, Business Leaders, Engineering, Product Management, and Design to translate complex business problems into clear technical solutions
- Evaluate emerging technologies to continually improve the visualization platform
- Drive innovation in how market, trading, and client data are explored, understood, and communicated
- Provide technical leadership through hands-on development, design reviews, and mentoring
Requirements
- Strong technical execution and visual judgment
- Significant experience contributing to sophisticated data visualization applications, platforms, frameworks, and / or developer tooling
- Expertise in modern visualization technologies (e.g., D3.js, Observable, WebGL, Three.js, Vega, React, TypeScript, Python)
- Strong visual design instincts and a demonstrated understanding of typography, layout, color, visual hierarchy, interaction design, and information architecture
- Deep understanding of how users consume and interpret complex information
- Experience working across engineering, design, and product organizations
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Engineering, or related discipline
What You'll Get
- $175k–$350k base salary
- Medical insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement and tax-free savings plans
- Access to other healthcare programs
- Discretionary incentive compensation program