Citadel Securities

Quantitative Developer/Research Engineer

Posted 9 Days Ago

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Zürich

250K-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 role involves designing, developing, testing, and deploying software solutions for automated trading systems in collaboration with the Quantitative Research team. The developer will leverage statistical techniques and technologies to deliver custom solutions.

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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 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

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.
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++

Python

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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.