C++ Software Engineer

Citadel Securities; London; On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services, Citadel Securities is seeking Software Engineers to develop and enhance one of the world’s most powerful trading platforms. The role involves working in a dynamic environment where creative problem-solving skills are essential. Candidates should have a strong background in C++ and a relevant degree, with the opportunity to impact performance and efficiency across business units.

Qualifications

• Passion for technology and software development.
• Experience with proprietary trading is preferable but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain trading platforms while ensuring performance and stability.
• Design, develop, and deploy software solutions.
• Provide support for trading activities.

Skills

C++

Multi-threaded application design

Distributed systems

Analytical methods

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

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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: New York, Miami, London, Zurich

Objectives

1. Build, maintain, and support one of the world’s most powerful trading platforms while continuously improving performance, functionality, and stability of the system
2. Design, develop, test, and deploy elegant software solutions across the firm
3. Partner with business leaders to define priorities and deliver custom solutions
4. Analyze complex business and technical problems
5. Make sound decisions proactively and in a self-directed manner
6. Provide timely systems support for trading activities

Skills and Preferred Qualifications

1. A deep passion for technology and software development
2. In-depth experience working in C++
3. The ambition to solve open-ended problems using analytical methods
4. Sound understanding of multi-threaded application design and development
5. Professional experience working with distributed systems
6. Strong communication and interpersonal skills applicable to a dynamic trading environment
7. Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
8. 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 $150,000. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.