C++ Software Engineer

Chicago, London, Miami, New York, Zurich

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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.
Locations: Chicago, New York, Miami, London, Zurich
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 New York City’s Pay Transparency Law, the base salary range for this role is $125,000 to $350,000. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.

About Citadel

Citadel is one of the world’s leading alternative investment managers. We manage capital on behalf of many of the world’s preeminent private, public and nonprofit institutions. We seek the highest and best use of investor capital in order to deliver market leading results and contribute to broader economic growth. For over 30 years, Citadel has cultivated a culture of learning and collaboration among some of the most talented and accomplished investment professionals, researchers and engineers in the world. Our colleagues are empowered to test their ideas and develop commercial solutions that accelerate their growth and drive real impact.

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