PhD Quant Research Intern - Automated Trading

Citadel Securities; New York (NY); On-site; USD 205,000 - 264,000; Part time

Job summary

Citadel Securities in New York and Miami is offering a 11-week Quantitative Research Engineer internship where you design, develop, test, and deploy software for automated trading systems. You will collaborate with the Quantitative Research team to define priorities and deliver custom software solutions.

The program runs June through August, with flexibility for other times, and you will indicate your timing preference during the application process.

Qualifications

• PhD in a highly quantitative field with strong programming skills.
• Proficiency in C++, Python and R.
• Strong CS fundamentals and software development experience.
• Experience in Distributed Computing, NLP, ML, Platform Development, Networking, System Design and/or Web Development.
• Proven track record of solving problems by prioritizing business value through technology.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy software for automated trading systems.
• Partner with Quantitative Research to define priorities and deliver custom software solutions.

Skills

C++

Python

R

Programming

CS fundamentals

Distributed Computing

NLP

Machine Learning

Platform Development

Networking

System Design

Web Development

Problem solving

Communication

Education

PhD degree in computer science, mathematics, statistics, physics, or another highly quantitative field

Job description

Citadel Securities in New York and Miami is offering a 11-week Quantitative Research Engineer internship where you design, develop, test, and deploy software for automated trading systems. You will collaborate with the Quantitative Research team to define priorities and deliver custom software solutions.

The program runs June through August, with flexibility for other times, and you will indicate your timing preference during the application process.