Quant Research Engineer, PhD – Trading Systems & ML

Citadel Securities; New York (NY); On-site; USD 235,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary incentive compensation

Medical and life insurance

Retirement and tax-free savings plans

Job summary

Citadel Securities in New York, NY and Miami, FL seeks a Quantitative Research Engineer to design and implement automated trading system software using advanced statistics and quantitative techniques.

You will work closely with Quantitative Researchers to define priorities and deliver tailored software solutions, applying your strong background in CS, math, and programming. The role offers a base salary range and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• PhD in CS, mathematics, statistics, physics, or related quantitative field.
• Proficiency in C++, Python, and R.
• Strong passion for technology, software development, and mathematics.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving aligned with business goals.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

PhD in quantitative field

C++

Python

R

Strong CS fundamentals

Distributed computing

Natural Language Processing

Machine Learning

Platform development

Networking

System design

Web development

Business-value driven problem solving

Strong communication

Education

PhD in CS or quantitative field

Job description

Citadel Securities in New York, NY and Miami, FL seeks a Quantitative Research Engineer to design and implement automated trading system software using advanced statistics and quantitative techniques.

You will work closely with Quantitative Researchers to define priorities and deliver tailored software solutions, applying your strong background in CS, math, and programming. The role offers a base salary range and a comprehensive benefits package.