Senior Low Latency Electronic Trading Software Engineer (Vice President)

Citibank (Hong Kong) Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,900,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Citibank (Hong Kong) Limited seeks a Senior Low Latency Electronic Trading Software Engineer (Vice President) to design, develop and deliver Citi's next-generation low-latency execution platform. You will work on Algorithmic Trading, Smart Order Routing, dark pool, and high-throughput market data processing with cross-regional teams.

The role emphasizes high-performance development, automated testing, Agile/CI‑CD, and AI-assisted SDLC practices to advance execution capabilities in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in low-latency software
• Experience developing electronic trading platforms in a global financial institution
• Strong automated testing techniques and quality engineering practices
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and CI/CD processes
• Familiarity with low-latency system design, including performance optimization and high-throughput architecture
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced, globally distributed environment
• Excellent communication in a multicultural, cross-regional context
• Knowledge of regional exchange microstructure and regulatory regimes

Responsibilities

• Design, development and maintenance of high‑performance, low‑latency electronic execution systems
• Collaborate with traders, quants, and clients to translate needs into features and enhancements
• Enhance testing frameworks and tooling for platform reliability and scale
• Leverage AI-powered development tools across the SDLC to boost productivity and quality
• Promote Agile development and CI/CD with emphasis on shift-left testing
• Build and maintain monitoring, reconciliation, recovery and other support solutions for the trading platform

Skills

Low latency system design

Agile methodologies

CI/CD

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Java

C++

Rust

Job description

Senior Low Latency Electronic Trading Software Engineer (Vice President)

Citi's Equities Technology organization is seeking a 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.

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 7 years of experience with strong technical knowledge and expertise in Low latency Java, C++ or Rust .
• Prior experience in 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.
• Prior experience in managing small teams is a plus.

Education

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

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Job Family:

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Time Type:

Full time

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