Quantitative Research Engineer – PhD Graduate - US

Job Description

• 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  

• 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  

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.

About Citadel Securities

Citadel Securities is a technology-driven, next-generation global market maker. We provide institutional and retail investors with world-class liquidity, competitive pricing and seamless front-to-back execution in a broad array of financial products. Our teams of engineers, traders and researchers harness leading-edge quantitative research and the accelerating power of compute, machine learning and AI to power our analytics and tackle the market’s and our clients’ most critical challenges. Together, we are forging the future of capital markets. For more information, visit citadelsecurities.com.