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Citi's Equities Technology organization is seeking aSeniorSoftwareEngineerto join theEquities Electronic- Execution (Electronic Trading)technology team. The person in this role willbe responsible forthe 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, productionsupportand 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 inbuilding high performance Electronic Tradingplatformsandleadinghigh performancedevelopmentteams.
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.
Platform Support & Enhancement:Build andmaintaincommon solutions for trading platform monitoring, trade reconciliation, application recovery, and other essential support functions.
Familiarity withlow-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.
Bachelor's degree / University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
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Technology
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Applications Development
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Full time
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Jersey City New Jersey United States
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$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.
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Please see the requirements listed above.
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For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
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Aug 11, 2026
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