Kdb+/Q Data & Trading Platform Engineer

Citadel Securities

City of Rochester (NY)

On-site

USD 175,000 - 350,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Citadel Securities in Rochester, NY seeks a Kdb+/Q Engineer to design and build data and analytics platforms powering trading and quantitative research across global markets. Work closely with traders, researchers, and engineers to deliver high-performance real-time and historical data solutions.

You will contribute to the architecture of the Global Trading Applications platform, develop scalable time-series analytics, and collaborate across teams to drive business outcomes with automation and

Qualifications

Production experience using Kdb+/Q at scale.
Experience building market data, analytics, electronic trading, or quantitative research platforms.
Proficiency in Python, Java, or C++.
Strong Linux and distributed systems knowledge.
Ability to collaborate with technical and front-office stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Design and build high-performance Kdb+/Q platforms for real-time and historical data.
Partner with traders, researchers, and engineers to deliver impactful technology.
Develop scalable solutions for large-scale market data and time-series analytics.
Contribute to the architecture of the Global Trading Applications platform.
Promote engineering excellence through design, automation, and best practices.