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Python Software Engineer

Job in City of Rochester, Rochester, Monroe County, New York, 14602, USA
Listing for: Citadel
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-11-04
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Python, Software Engineer, Backend Developer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 200000 USD Yearly USD 200000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Python Software Engineers design and build the applications, platforms, and infrastructure that power every aspect of our investment process, from research and analysis to trading, risk management, funding, and settlement. Our engineers tackle complex technical challenges spanning distributed systems, data platforms, developer tooling, automation, financial systems, and applications used by investment and enterprise teams.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain high-quality Python applications and services
  • Build scalable systems, platforms, APIs, libraries, and tools supporting research, trading, risk, data, and other critical investment and business workflows
  • Partner directly with investment professionals, quantitative researchers, and engineers to understand requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions
  • Contribute to architectural decisions and engineering best practices across teams
  • Solve complex and often ambiguous problems in a fast-moving, collaborative environment
  • Learn from industry leaders, distinguished engineers, and investment professionals
Qualifications
  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or a related STEM discipline, or equivalent experience
  • Exceptional Python programming skills and a strong understanding of computer science fundamentals, data structures, algorithms, and software design
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and an ability to explain technical concepts and results to a range of stakeholders
  • Strong entrepreneurial spirit, ownership mindset, and the ability to adapt to changing requirements and technologies
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a demanding and dynamic environment
  • Intellectual curiosity and an interest in learning about financial markets

Opportunities may be available from time to time in any location in which the business is based for suitable candidates.

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In accordance with applicable law, the base salary range for this role is $200,000 to $3,000,000.

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.

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