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Software Engineer - 2025 University Graduate (US)

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New York, NY
200K-250K Annually
Entry level
New York, NY
200K-250K Annually
Entry level
As a Software Engineer, you'll develop high-performance technology tools and platforms to bring trading strategies to life while working in small teams.
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Job Description
At 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 technology


Opportunities available in Chicago, Miami, New York.
In accordance with applicable law, the base salary range for this role is $200,000 to $250,000.
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.

Top Skills

Distributed Computing
Machine Learning
Natural Language Processing

Citadel New York, New York, USA Office

350 Park Avenue, New York, NY, United States, 10022

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