Research Platform Engineer

Are you excited about cutting-edge technology and making a tangible impact? Our team is at the forefront of innovation, designing and maintaining the distributed systems that power large-scale simulations for our researchers. These simulations are critical in developing the best models or alphas for live trading, which are designed to generate revenue for our firm.

The Citadel Securities Research Platform comprises of world class highly talented individuals spanning North America (Miami), Europe (Zurich) and Asia (Hong Kong). This role would be located in Miami.

Location

Miami

What We Do

• Python SDK Development:
  We create powerful tools that allow researchers to build and express their research DAGs seamlessly.
• Scheduling & Orchestration: We leverage hyper-scale distributed systems to meet research demands, balancing runtime efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• High Throughput IO: Our file system abstractions support high throughput IO, essential for handling large datasets.
• Data Management: We manage a robust data platform that handles data taxonomy, life cycles, backups, and synchronization in the cloud.
• Infrastructure & Systems: Using Terraform and low-level system optimizations, we ensure scalability, resilience, and extreme performance.
• Cloud Services Abstractions: We provide meaningful abstractions around cloud services to simplify complex tasks for our users.

Qualifications

• Experience working on complex distributed systems with impactful projects. Solid understanding of low-level systems
• Expertise in C++ or other statically typed language (Java, Go, etc.)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills applicable to a dynamic research environment
• Minimum bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science or related field

Why You Should Join Us

• Scale and Impact:
  We work with millions of CPUs and manage hundreds of petabytes of data, providing an unparalleled scale and opportunity to make a significant impact.
• Innovative Solutions:
  We focus on solving business challenges with cutting-edge technology, allowing our users to concentrate on what matters most.
• Exceptional User
  
  Experience:
  
  Our commitment to reliability, resilience, and scalability aims to deliver an exceptional user experience.
• Impactful Work:
  Your work will directly contribute to accelerating revenue for Citadel Securities
• If you are passionate about technology and eager to make a significant impact, come join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of trading.

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.

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