Crypto Quantitative Developer: Low-Latency Trading Systems

Citadel Securities; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Citadel Securities is expanding its digital assets team and seeking a Crypto Quantitative Developer in London. The role includes developing high-performance trading systems for crypto markets using modern C++.

Key responsibilities encompass designing and maintaining low-latency systems, collaborating with quantitative researchers, and optimizing system performance across various factors. Applicants should possess strong C++ skills and a background in quantitative finance or related fields.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in modern C++ (C++17 or newer).
• Experience developing low-latency trading systems.
• Strong understanding of Linux environments with networking.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain high-performance C++ trading systems.
• Partner with researchers to translate ideas into code.
• Optimize performance including exchange connectivity.

Skills

C++ proficiency

Data structures

Algorithms

Problem-solving

Networking

Cloud deployments

Knowledge of crypto markets

Education

Background in quantitative finance, mathematics, or computer science

Job description

Citadel Securities is expanding its digital assets team and seeking a Crypto Quantitative Developer in London. The role includes developing high-performance trading systems for crypto markets using modern C++.

Key responsibilities encompass designing and maintaining low-latency systems, collaborating with quantitative researchers, and optimizing system performance across various factors. Applicants should possess strong C++ skills and a background in quantitative finance or related fields.