Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Citadel Securities
Job overview
The Software Developer Tools Engineer at Citadel Securities builds and maintains tools and services that enhance developer productivity and software quality across the company.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves optimizing developer workflows, designing integrations for improved tooling experiences, and collaborating with users to solve software development tool issues.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have experience building pragmatic tools, mastery of software engineering practices, proficiency in Python or C++, and proactive problem-solving skills; preferred qualifications include experience with developer tools like git, Bazel, and Jenkins, Linux scripting, and cloud infrastructure.
Work environment and culture
The team values simple, tested, maintainable solutions and automation, emphasizing a high-impact, collaborative environment focused on improving developer experience.
Company information
Citadel Securities is a highly technical company focused on software development life cycle tools that support various teams including site-reliability engineers and quantitative researchers.
Team overview
The candidate will join the SDLC team responsible for defining developer experience across multiple tools and technologies used company-wide.
Job location and travel
Opportunities may be available in any location where Citadel Securities operates, with flexibility depending on business needs.
Application process
Candidates are encouraged to share their details for consideration when suitable vacancies arise.
Unique job features
The role offers unique impact by working on cross-cutting integrations and developer tools that affect all software engineers at Citadel Securities.
Company overview
Citadel Securities is a leading global market maker that provides liquidity and price discovery across a wide range of financial instruments, including equities, fixed income, and derivatives. The firm makes money by facilitating trades and capturing the bid-ask spread, leveraging advanced technology and sophisticated quantitative strategies. Founded in 2002 by Ken Griffin, Citadel Securities has grown to become a critical player in global financial markets, known for its innovation and efficiency. Key historical milestones include its expansion into new asset classes and international markets, solidifying its reputation as a premier market maker.
How to land this job
Position your resume to emphasize your experience building simple, pragmatic developer tools and your ability to drive projects to completion, aligning with Citadel Securities' focus on improving developer workflows and tooling.
Highlight mastery in software engineering best practices such as writing unit tests, clean code, and participating in code reviews, as well as proficiency in Python or C++, which are critical for this role.
Apply through multiple channels including Citadel Securities' corporate career site and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and ensure your resume reaches the hiring team.
Connect with current software engineers or team members on the SDLC team at Citadel Securities via LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent tooling innovations they've shared or asking about their experience improving developer productivity.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'developer tools,' 'Python,' 'C++,' 'unit tests,' 'code review,' 'continuous integration,' and 'automation' to pass initial screenings effectively.
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