Software Engineer – 2026 University Graduate (US)

Quant Blueprint LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Citadel in Chicago, Miami, and New York seeks a Software Engineer – 2026 University Graduate. You will join small teams to turn ideas into high-performing trading tools and data platforms, applying distributed computing, NLP, ML, and analytics.

Requires a degree in CS/CE or related field, exceptional programming and design skills, strong analytical ability, and collaborative communication in a highly technical environment. Salary range reflects NYC pay transparency rules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, master's or PhD in computer science, computer engineering or related fields.
• Exceptional programming and design skills.
• Strong analytical skills and familiarity with probability and statistics.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a collaborative, complex and highly technical team environment.
• Intellectual curiosity and passion for solving challenging problems using technology.

Responsibilities

• Create technological tools that bring trading strategies to life.
• Develop high-performance, large data research platforms.
• Work in small teams to build the future of finance.

Skills

Programming

Distributed systems

ML/NLP familiarity

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in CS/CE or related fields

Job description

# Software Engineer – 2026 University Graduate (US)CitadelChicago, Miami, New YorkFull-TimeQuant DeveloperPosted March 26, 2025Job DescriptionAt Citadel, our engineers work in small teams to turn the best ideas into high-performing and resilient technology. With short development cycles, work rapidly goes into production. As an engineer, you can create systems architectures, develop platforms and build web frameworks. You'll have access to state-of-the-art tools and apply innovative techniques including distributed computing, natural language processing, machine learning and more.### Your Objectives:- Create technological tools that bring trading strategies to life - Develop high-performance, large data research platforms - Work in small teams to build the future of finance### Your Skills & Talents:- Bachelor's, master's or PhD in computer science, computer engineering or related fields - Exceptional programming and design skills - Strong analytical skills and familiarity with probability and statistics - Ability to communicate effectively in a collaborative, complex and highly technical team environment - Intellectual curiosity and passion for solving challenging problems using technologyOpportunities available in Chicago, Miami, New York.\\*In accordance with New York City's Pay Transparency Law, the base salary range for this role is $200,000 to $250,000. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.\\*