"C++ Software Engineer"

Citadel; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 93,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading capital markets firm is seeking a Software Engineer to develop software solutions that enhance their powerful trading platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in C++ and multi-threaded application design, along with excellent problem-solving and communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from $125,000 to $150,000 and participation in various benefit programs.

Benefits

Medical and life insurance

Retirement and tax-free savings plans

Access to healthcare programs

Qualifications

• Deep passion for technology and software development.
• Ambition to solve open-ended problems using analytical methods.
• Professional experience with distributed systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and support a trading platform.
• Design, develop, test, and deploy software solutions.
• Partner with leaders to define priorities.

Skills

C++

Multi-threaded application design

Distributed systems

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Overview

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 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.