Quantitative Developer/Research Engineer

Citadel Securities
New York, US
On-site

Job Description

Role Summary

At Citadel Securities, a leading global market maker, our team of Quantitative Developers and Research Engineers partner with Quantitative Researchers to create and implement automated trading system software solutions that leverage sophisticated statistical techniques and technologies.

Opportunities available in Miami, Chicago, London, New York, Hong Kong, Sydney, Singapore

Objectives

Design, develop, test, and deploy elegant software solutions for automated trading systems

Partner with the Quantitative Research team to define priorities and deliver custom software solution

Skills and Preferred Qualifications

A deep passion for technology, software development, and mathematics

Proficiency within one or more programming languages, including C++, Python, and R

Experience with some of the following areas: Distributed Computing, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Platform Development, Networking, System Design, and/or Web Development

Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills

Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or equivalent experience

Strong written and verbal communications skills

In accordance with applicable law, the base salary range for this role is $250,000 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.

Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

C++PythonRDistributed computingNatural language processingMachine learningPlatform developmentNetworkingSystem designWeb developmentPassion for technologySoftware developmentMathematicsQuantitative and analytical skillsWritten and verbal communications skillsAutomated trading system software solutions

Salary

$250,000 - $350,000

year

Employment Type

FULL TIME

Level

senior

Posted

4/21/2026

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