C++ Software Engineer

Citadel Enterprise Americas LLC; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Citadel Securities in Miami is seeking Software Engineers to create next-generation software for trading platforms. You'll be responsible for building and maintaining powerful solutions while improving functionality and stability.

Qualifications include a strong background in C++, a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, and excellent communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from $125,000 to $150,000 plus other compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Deep passion for technology and software development.
• Ambition to solve open-ended problems using analytical methods.
• Professional experience working with proprietary trading is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and support trading platforms.
• Design, develop, test, and deploy software solutions.
• Analyze complex business and technical problems.

Skills

C++

Multi-threaded application design

Distributed systems

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

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: 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 $150,000. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.