Senior Algo Trading Software Engineer (VP)

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Citi’s Equities Technology organization is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Equities Electronic‑Execution (Electronic Trading) technology team. In this role you will design, develop, and deliver Citi’s next‑generation low‑latency execution platform, including Algorithmic Trading, Smart Order Routing, 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, product, research, infrastructure, production support, and QA. Close alignment with global strategy and cross‑regional delivery is key to this role.

Responsibilities

• Core Development: Design, develop and maintain high‑performance, low‑latency electronic execution systems.
• Product Collaboration: Partner with traders, quantitative researchers and clients to translate needs into innovative product features and enhancements, including 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 SDLC to enhance productivity, code quality and innovation.
• Agile & CI/CD: Champion Agile development practices and 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

• Strong technical knowledge in low‑latency Java, C++ or Rust.
• Prior development experience of electronic trading platforms in a global financial institution or equivalent environment.
• Solid understanding of automated testing techniques and quality engineering practices.
• Strong grasp of Agile methodologies and Continuous Integration processes.
• Familiarity with low‑latency system design, performance optimization, concurrency and high‑throughput architecture.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, set goals and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced, globally distributed setting.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present and grasp complex concepts in a multicultural, cross‑regional context.
• Knowledge of regional exchange microstructure and regulatory regimes.
• Prior experience in managing small teams is a plus.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or university degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Benefits

• Hybrid work model: up to 2 days working from home per week.
• Competitive base salary, annually reviewed.
• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
• Discretionary annual performance‑related bonus.
• Private medical care and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Pension plan.
• Paid parental leave.
• Special discounts for employees, family and friends.
• Access to a wide array of learning and development resources.

EEO & Accessibility

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