Python Software Engineer

Job Description
Python Software Engineers design and build the applications, platforms, and infrastructure that power every aspect of our investment process, from research and analysis to trading, risk management, funding, and settlement. Our engineers tackle complex technical challenges spanning distributed systems, data platforms, developer tooling, automation, financial systems, and applications used by investment and enterprise teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain high-quality Python applications and services
Build scalable systems, platforms, APIs, libraries, and tools supporting research, trading, risk, data, and other critical investment and business workflows
Partner directly with investment professionals, quantitative researchers, and engineers to understand requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions
Contribute to architectural decisions and engineering best practices across teams
Solve complex and often ambiguous problems in a fast-moving, collaborative environment
Learn from industry leaders, distinguished engineers, and investment professionals

Qualifications:

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or a related STEM discipline, or equivalent experience
Exceptional Python programming skills and a strong understanding of computer science fundamentals, data structures, algorithms, and software design
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and an ability to explain technical concepts and results to a range of stakeholders
Strong entrepreneurial spirit, ownership mindset, and the ability to adapt to changing requirements and technologies
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a demanding and dynamic environment
Intellectual curiosity and an interest in learning about financial markets

Opportunities may be available from time to time in any location in which the business is based for suitable candidates. If you are interested in a career with Citadel, please share your details and we will contact you if there is a vacancy available.
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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.

In accordance with applicable law, the base salary range for this role is $200,000 to $3,000,000.
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.
About Citadel
Citadel is one of the world’s leading alternative investment managers. We manage capital on behalf of many of the world’s preeminent private, public and nonprofit institutions. We seek the highest and best use of investor capital in order to deliver market leading results and contribute to broader economic growth. For over 30 years, Citadel has cultivated a culture of learning and collaboration among some of the most talented and accomplished investment professionals, researchers and engineers in the world. Our colleagues are empowered to test their ideas and develop commercial solutions that accelerate their growth and drive real impact.

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