Low Latency E-Trading Software Engineer (VP)

As a Lead Software Engineer in Citi's Equities Electronic-Execution team, you will design and deliver a low-latency trading platform that handles high-throughput execution, routing, and data processing. You will work with traders, quants, and cross-functional teams to translate needs into impactful product features. The role emphasizes platform reliability, scale, and continuous delivery with AI-enabled development tooling. This is a globally distributed, fast-paced environment offering mentorship and hybrid work options. You will help shape the future of electronic trading at Citi.

• hybrid working model
• 27 days annual leave
• discretionary annual bonus
• Private Medical Care
• Life Insurance
• Pension Plan

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, low-latency electronic execution systems
• Collaborate with traders, quantitative researchers, and clients to define features and enhancements
• Improve testing frameworks, tools, and environments to ensure reliability and scale
• Leverage AI-powered development tools across the SDLC to boost productivity and quality
• Champion Agile practices and CI/CD with a focus on shift-left testing and faster releases
• Build and maintain common monitoring, reconciliation, and recovery solutions for the trading platform

• Strong expertise in low-latency Java and Rust
• Experience developing electronic trading platforms in a global financial institution or equivalent
• Solid automated testing and quality engineering knowledge
• 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, globally distributed environment
• Excellent communication across multicultural, cross-regional teams
• Knowledge of regional exchange microstructure and regulatory regimes
• C++ knowledge is a plus
• Prior experience managing small teams is a plus

• clear communication
• cross-functional collaboration
• adaptive and proactive
• Java (low-latency)
• Rust
• C++ (advantage)