Low Latency E-Trading Software Engineer (VP)

Overview

In this role you will help build Citi’s next-generation low-latency electronic execution platform, collaborating with traders, quants, and cross-functional partners. You’ll shape high-performance trading systems and leverage AI-powered development tools to enhance SDLC, testing, and delivery at scale. The position sits at the intersection of technology, markets, and global strategy, offering mentorship and a path to impact across regions. You will drive improvements in latency, throughput, and reliability to support real-time financial decisions.

Pay / Benefits

• 27 days annual leave
• Discretional annual performance-related bonus
• Private Medical Care & Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain high-performance, low-latency electronic execution systems
• Collaborate with traders, quants and clients to translate needs into product features
• Enhance testing frameworks, tools, and environments for reliability and scale
• Leverage AI-powered tools across the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to boost productivity and code quality
• Contribute to Agile practices and CI/CD with a focus on shift-left testing and faster releases
• Build and maintain shared solutions for trading platform monitoring, reconciliation, and recovery

Key requirements

• Strong expertise in low-latency Java and Rust
• Experience developing electronic trading platforms in a global financial setting
• Solid automated testing knowledge and quality engineering practices
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and CI processes
• Understanding of low-latency system design, performance optimization, concurrency and high-throughput architectures
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, distributed environment
• Excellent communication skills in a multicultural, cross-regional context
• Knowledge of regional exchange microstructure and regulatory regimes
• C++ experience would be advantageous
• Prior experience managing small teams is a plus

• Excellent communication
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Ability to work in fast-paced, global teams
• Low-latency Java
• Rust
• C++ (advantage)

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