Senior Python Software Engineer
Citadel SecuritiesAbout the Role
Citadel Securities is a leading global market maker across a broad array of fixed income and equity securities, and we are hiring the brightest minds in technology, research, and finance to create innovative solutions that impact the financial markets. Software Engineers create next generation software solutions to support business areas across the firm and work closely with business leaders to develop and deliver custom software solutions that optimize performance and efficiency.
- 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
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
Requirements
- 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
- Experience with proprietary trading and market making
- Experience with ML techniques and statistical methods
- Experience with C++, kdb, and SQL
What You'll Get
- $125k–$350k base salary
- Medical and life insurance
- Retirement and tax-free savings plans
- Access to other healthcare programs