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# Research Platform - Data Platform Engineer

- **Company:** Citadel LLC
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Distributed Systems, Software Engineering, Google Cloud, Data Storage Technologies, Information Technology, Data Management, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** June 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/ce84e076-6a05-485d-beb4-6b04a725cdf0

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
 * 3-5 years of professional software engineering experience
 * Strong programming skills; proficiency in Go (primary language)
 * Experience with C++ (preferred) and ability to transition to Go if primarily C++-based
 * Background in the tech industry preferred; experience in finance industry a plus
 * Familiarity with cloud platforms (Google Cloud Platform, AWS, or other major providers)

## Description

Are you excited about cutting-edge technology and making a tangible impact? Our team is at the forefront of innovation, designing and developing the distributed systems that power large-scale simulations for our researchers. These simulations are critical in developing the best models or alphas for live trading, directly generating revenue for our firm., * Contribute to the data platform, focusing on efficiency and scalability

 * Design and implement solutions for data storage and data management
 * Build and maintain backups and recovery systems
 * Work on data processing pipelines to improve performance and reliability
 * Collaborate on initiatives related to cloud infrastructure and deployment
 * Reason about data efficiency in high-performance environments


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