Senior Python Software Engineer

Citadel Enterprise Americas LLC; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and life insurance

Retirement savings plans

Access to healthcare programs

Job summary

Citadel Enterprise Americas LLC is seeking Software Engineers in Rochester, NY, to design and develop custom software solutions. Candidates should have a strong background in Python and distributed systems, with a Bachelor’s in Computer Science or related field.

The role offers a competitive salary range of $125,000 to $350,000, along with a generous incentive compensation program and benefits including medical insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Deep passion for technology and software development.
• Professional experience working with distributed systems.
• Ambition to solve open-ended problems using analytical methods.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy elegant software solutions across the firm.
• Partner with business leaders to define priorities and deliver custom technology solutions.
• Analyze complex business and technical problems.

Skills

Python

Software Development

Linux Systems

Distributed Systems

Scripting

SDLC Methodologies

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

C++

kdb

SQL

Job description

Overview

Citadel Securities is a leading global market maker across a broad array of fixed income and equity securities. Our world‑class capabilities position us to meet the liquidity demands of our diverse group of institutional clients in all market conditions. In partnering with us, our clients, including asset managers, banks, broker‑dealers, hedge funds, government agencies and public pension programs are able to gain a powerful trading advantage and are better positioned to meet their investment goals.

In our mission to be the most successful investment team in the world, we hire the brightest minds in technology, research, and finance to create innovative solutions that impact the financial markets and take data analysis to new levels. Software Engineers create next generation software solutions to support business areas across the firm. Software Engineers work closely with business leaders to develop and deliver custom software solutions that optimize performance and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy elegant software solutions across the firm
• Partner with business leaders to define priorities and deliver custom technology 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 Qualifications

• A deep passion for technology and software development
• In‑depth experience working in Python
• The ambition to solve open‑ended problems using analytical methods
• Knowledge of Linux systems
• Strong scripting experience with an ability to integrate various components and systems (in‑house and third party)
• Professional experience working with distributed systems
• Knowledge of SDLC methodologies
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills applicable to a dynamic trading environment
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with proprietary trading and market making
• Experience with ML techniques and statistical methods
• Experience with C++, kdb, and SQL

In accordance with applicable law, the base salary range for this role is $125,000 to $350,000. 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.