Citigroup, Inc

Senior Lead Software Engineer - Equities Electronic Trading, Senior Vice President

Citigroup, Inc$176K — $265K *
Finance & Insurance
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of experience in low-latency development using Java, C++, or Rust
  • Experience building electronic trading platforms in a financial institution or similar environment
  • Knowledge of automated testing and quality engineering practices
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies and Continuous Integration processes
  • Understanding of low-latency system design and performance optimization
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication skills for complex concepts in diverse teams
  • Knowledge of regional exchange microstructure and regulatory frameworks

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop and maintain high-performance electronic execution systems
  • Collaborate with traders, quantitative researchers, and clients to enhance product features
  • Improve and maintain testing frameworks and development tools for platform reliability
  • Utilize AI-powered tools throughout the Software Development Life Cycle to boost productivity
  • Promote Agile practices and CI/CD processes focusing on fast release cycles
  • Support trading platform monitoring, trade reconciliation, and recovery functions

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan
  • Life, accident, and disability insurance
  • Wellness programs
  • Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Full Job Description
Citi's Equities Technology organization is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Equities Electronic- Execution (Electronic Trading) technology team. The person in this role will be responsible for the design, development, and delivery of Citi's next-generation low-latency execution platform. This platform encompasses critical components including Algorithmic Trading, Smart Order Routing (SOR), Dark Pool & Internalization engines, Low latency Client & Exchange Connectivity, and high-throughput market data processing.

The senior engineer will collaborate with a cross-functional team of developers and work closely with product development, quantitative research, technology infrastructure, production support and QA teams. Close alignment with the global strategy and cross-regional delivery is a key aspect of this role. This is a leadership role requiring prior experience in building high performance Electronic Trading platforms and leading high performance development teams.

Responsibilities

  • Core Development: Design, development and maintenance of high-performance, low-latency electronic execution systems


  • Product Collaboration: Partner with traders, quant researchers, and clients to understand their needs and translate them into innovative product features and enhancements - including execution performance improvements, new liquidity sources, and DMA capabilities.


  • Testing: Continuously improve and maintain testing frameworks, development tools, and environments to ensure platform reliability and performance at scale.


  • AI-Powered SDLC: Leverage Citi's suite of AI-powered development tools throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to enhance productivity, code quality, and innovation.


  • Agile & CI/CD: Contribute to and champion Agile development practices and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) processes with a focus on shift-left testing and accelerated release cycles.


  • Platform Support & Enhancement: Build and maintain common solutions for trading platform monitoring, trade reconciliation, application recovery, and other essential support functions.


Qualifications

  • Minimum 12 years of experience with strong technical knowledge and expertise in Low Latency Java, C++ or Rust.


  • Prior experience developing electronic trading platforms in a global financial institution or equivalent environment.


  • Strong understanding of automated testing techniques and quality engineering practices.


  • Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and Continuous Integration processes.


  • Familiarity with low-latency system design, including performance optimization, concurrency, and high-throughput architecture.


  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, set goals, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, globally distributed environment.


  • Excellent communication skills with a demonstrable ability to present and grasp complex concepts in a multicultural, cross-regional environment.


  • Knowledge of regional exchange microstructure and regulatory regimes.


Education

  • Bachelor's degree / University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.


Job Family Group:
Technology

Job Family:
Applications Development

Time Type:
Full time

Primary Location:
Jersey City New Jersey United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$176,720.00 - $265,080.00

In addition to salary, Citi's offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

Anticipated Posting Close Date:
May 22, 2026

About Citigroup, Inc

Citigroup is a financial services holding company that provides financial products and services. The company operates through two segments, Global Consumer Banking (GCB) and Institutional Clients Group (ICG). The GCB segment offers traditional banking services to retail customers through retail banking, commercial banking, Citi-branded cards, and Citi retail services. The ICG segment offers various banking, and financial products and services to corporate, institutional, public sector, and high-net-worth clients. This segment provides wholesale banking products and services, including fixed-income and equity sales and trading, foreign exchange, prime brokerage, derivative services, equity and fixed-income research, corporate lending, investment banking, and advisory services, private banking, cash management, trade finance, and securities services. Citi is committed to sustainability and social responsibility, and the company invests in initiatives that promote economic progress.

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