Senior Options Software Engineer

Role Overview

The role challenges you to develop software solutions that manage the complexity and scale of options market making, handling extensive datasets under stringent hardware constraints to minimize latency. By integrating deep expertise in options trading with advanced software development, you will contribute to one of the world's most robust trading platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, sustain, and enhance a high-performance trading platform focused on improving system speed, features, and reliability.
• Create, test, and deploy sophisticated software solutions across the organization.
• Collaborate closely with business leaders to align technology priorities and craft tailored applications.
• Investigate and resolve complex business and technical challenges.
• Exercise sound judgment independently, proactively making decisions that benefit the organization.
• Offer prompt technical support for trading operations.

Required Experience and Skills

• Minimum of five years professional experience in software engineering.
• Expertise in C++ programming.
• Experience designing and working with distributed system architectures.
• Deep knowledge of multi-threaded software development and design principles.
• Strong enthusiasm for software engineering and technological innovation.
• Analytical mindset geared towards solving complex, unstructured problems.
• Ability to work independently, prioritizing projects that create significant impact.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities suited for a rapid trading environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related discipline.

Additional Information

Opportunities may periodically arise at various company locations depending on candidate suitability. Interested applicants should submit their details; contact will be made for available vacancies.

About the Company

Citadel Securities is a leading global market maker leveraging advanced analytics and the brightest minds in finance, science, and technology to facilitate liquidity for institutional and retail investors across a range of equity and fixed income instruments under all market conditions.