Job Description
Responsibilities:
• Support quantitative research and trading by designing, implementing and improving proprietary libraries and machine-learning pipelines
• Leverage modern computer architectures to improve throughput or reduce cost
• Identify compute waste and 10 bottlenecks and deliver cost-efficient solutions at scale
• Measure delivered improvements using quantitative metrics
• Customize solutions for results and adoption with partner teams
Qualifications:
• Experience working in C++ and/or Python
• Experience with identifying performance bottlenecks: at a low-level, induced by the OS,
from software architecture, or in a distributed system
• Familiarity with high-performance computer architectures
• Strong problem solving skill and quantitative orientation
• Proven track record of being a goal-oriented individual
• Ability to work independently and prioritize high-impact projects
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills applicable to a dynamic research
environment
• Minimum Master's degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science or related field
About Citadel Securities
Citadel Securities is the next-generation capital markets firm and a leading global market maker. We provide institutional and retail investors with the liquidity they need to trade a broad array of equity and fixed income products in any market condition. The brightest minds in finance, science and technology use powerful, advanced analytics to solve the market's most critical challenges, turning big ideas into real-world outcomes.