Crypto Quantitative Developer

<div><h3>Role Summary</h3><p>We are expanding our digital assets team and are seeking a Crypto Quantitative Developer to build and optimize high-performance trading systems in fast-moving, highly competitive markets.</p><p>In this role, you’ll work at the intersection of quantitative research, low-latency systems, and crypto market microstructure, developing production-grade trading strategies using modern C++.</p><p>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.</p><h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Design, develop, and maintain low-latency, high-performance C++ trading systems for crypto markets</li><li>Partner closely with quantitative researchers and traders to translate trading ideas into production code</li><li>Optimize system performance across latency, throughput, and reliability, including exchange connectivity and market data handling</li><li>Build and enhance pricing, risk, and execution logic for crypto products</li><li>Analyze and improve system behavior using large-scale market and trade data</li><li>Ensure systems are resilient, well-tested, and scalable across global crypto venues</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Strong proficiency in C++ (C++17 or newer) with a focus on performance-critical systems</li><li>Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and systems programming</li><li>Experience developing production trading systems or other low-latency, high-availability software</li><li>Strong understanding of Linux environments, networking, and concurrency with a focus on cloud deployments</li><li>Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment</li><li>Experience working with crypto markets, exchanges, or digital asset trading infrastructure (preferred)</li><li>Knowledge of market microstructure, order books, and execution strategies (preferred)</li><li>Background in quantitative finance, mathematics, computer science, or a related technical field</li></ul><p>In accordance with applicable law, the base salary range for this role is $175,000 to $350,000.</p><p>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.</p></div><br />#J-18808-Ljbffr