"He told Business Insider that he personally calls some of the most in-demand candidates during the decision-making process to see where their head is at. That includes not just senior-level recruits, but also recent grads, he said. "I get on the call with them to understand how they're going to make the decision - what is driving their decisions," Subramanian said. "And oftentimes we win those candidates.""
"In general, the CTO said he looks for four qualities in top candidates: intellectual curiosity; a passion for winning as a team; an interest in commercial applications and not just theory; and a strong engineering background and education. While Subramanian directly contacts some of the most sought-after candidates, those conversations haven't always resulted in them getting hired. The CTO said that sometimes the phone calls have led him to suggest they look elsewhere."
Umesh Subramanian, Citadel's chief technology officer, personally contacts highly sought candidates, including recent graduates, to understand decision drivers and influence outcomes. Those executive-level calls often help secure talent but sometimes reveal mismatches that lead to recommending alternative roles. Subramanian prioritizes intellectual curiosity, team-oriented competitiveness, interest in commercial applications over pure theory, and a strong engineering background and education. Hedge funds are offering multimillion-dollar pay packages to attract top talent. Advances in artificial intelligence have intensified competition for technical hires, making recruiting more aggressive and elevating the role of direct executive engagement in hiring decisions.
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