Senior Equities Algo Trading Quant: Java Engineer

Citigroup Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Citigroup Inc. is seeking a Senior Java Engineer to join their Algorithmic Trading Quant team in New York. This role involves designing and developing high-performance equity trading systems while collaborating with quantitative researchers and business stakeholders.

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in Java development, particularly in low-latency systems in a trading environment. The position offers competitive benefits and an engaging work culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Java development, focused on high-performance, concurrent systems.
• Experience in financial trading environment and agency execution algorithms.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize next-generation equity trading platforms.
• Translate financial models into scalable Java applications.
• Integrate AI and Large Language Models into development lifecycle.

Skills

Java development

High-performance systems

Low-latency systems

Statistical modeling

Machine learning

Communication skills

Education

Master's or PhD in Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science

Tools

Q/KDB

Job description

Citigroup Inc. is seeking a Senior Java Engineer to join their Algorithmic Trading Quant team in New York. This role involves designing and developing high-performance equity trading systems while collaborating with quantitative researchers and business stakeholders.

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in Java development, particularly in low-latency systems in a trading environment. The position offers competitive benefits and an engaging work culture.