Quantitative Research Engineer – PhD Graduate (US)

Citadel Securities; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 235,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and life insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Citadel Securities is seeking Quantitative Research Engineers to design and build automated trading software, collaborating with Quant researchers to apply advanced statistics and ML to systematic investing.

You will design, develop, test, and deploy production-grade software for trading systems and work with the Quant team to prioritize and deliver bespoke software solutions. Strong coding and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• PhD required in a highly quantitative field (computer science, mathematics, statistics, physics, etc).
• Strong programming skills in C++, Python, and R with solid CS fundamentals.
• Experience in distributed computing, NLP, ML, platform development, networking, system design, or web development.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

C++

Python

R

Communication

CS fundamentals

Distributed Computing

NLP

ML

Platform Development

Web Development

Education

PhD in quantitative field

Job description

At Citadel Securities, Quantitative Research Engineers work closely with Quantitative Researchers to develop and implement automated trading system software solutions. These solutions utilize advanced statistical and quantitative techniques to tackle complex financial challenges. We seek candidates with a proven track record of excellence in their field and a strong desire to apply their advanced software engineering skills to systematic investing.

Your Objectives

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

Your Skills & Talents

• PhD degree in computer science, mathematics, statistics, physics, or another highly quantitative field
• Strong programming skills with proficiency in one or more programming languages, including C++, Python, and R
• A deep passion for technology, software development, and mathematics
• Strong computer science fundamentals and software development experience
• Experience with some of the following areas: Distributed Computing, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Platform Development, Networking, System Design, and/or Web Development
• Proven track record of creatively solving problems by understanding and prioritizing business value and applying technology solutions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Opportunities may be available from time to time in any location in which the business is based for suitable candidates.

In accordance with applicable law, the base salary range for this role is $235,000 to $300,000.

In addition, the employee who fills this role will be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive compensation program, as well as a wide array of benefit programs, such as medical and life insurance, retirement and tax-free savings plans, and access to other healthcare programs.