C++ Software Engineer

Posted 9 Days Ago
New York, NY
125K-350K Annually
Entry level
Information Technology • Software • Financial Services
We embrace bold ideas and seize opportunities others don’t, from the way we operate to the strategies we deploy.
The Role
The C++ Software Engineer will be responsible for creating and supporting trading platforms, improving system performance, and delivering custom software solutions. The role involves designing, developing, and testing software in collaboration with business leaders while providing system support for trading activities.
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Job Description
Role Summary
Our Software Engineers create next-generation software to support business areas across the firm in developing and delivering custom-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.
Objectives

  • Build, maintain, and support one of the world's most powerful trading platforms while continuously improving performance, functionality, and stability of the system
  • Design, develop, test, and deploy elegant software solutions across the firm
  • Partner with business leaders to define priorities and deliver custom 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 Preferred Qualifications

  • A deep passion for technology and software development
  • In-depth experience working in C++
  • The ambition to solve open-ended problems using analytical methods
  • Sound understanding of multi-threaded application design and development
  • Professional experience working with distributed systems
  • 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 is preferable but not necessary


In accordance with applicable law, the base salary range for this role is $125,000 to $150,000.
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.

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C++

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The Company
HQ: Miami, FL
1,900 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2002

What We Do

Citadel Securities is the next-generation capital markets firm. Our work is powered by the deepest integration of financial, mathematical and engineering expertise. Combining deep trading acumen with cutting-edge analytics and technology, we at Citadel Securities deliver critical liquidity to the world’s most important financial institutions—while helping shape the global markets of tomorrow.

Why Work With Us

We do not accept the status quo and we are constantly looking to achieve what others think is impossible. That’s true not just in our careers, but also in our communities.

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