SVP Senior Market Data Platform Engineer

Citigroup

Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
Base: $176,720.00 - $265,080.00; bonus/equity: dis...
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12+ years low-latency system engineering
Modern c++ proficiency for performance-critical code
Real-time market data platform design experience
** Citigroup is seeking a Senior Market Data Platform Engineer with extensive experience in low-latency, high-throughput systems to design and deliver its next-generation market data platforms. The role requires proficiency in modern C++ and experience in real-time market data systems within the finance sector, particularly equities. **

Job Summary

  • The role focuses on designing and delivering Citi's next-generation real-time market data distribution platforms supporting global Equities trading with a roadmap toward multi-asset coverage.
  • Engineers will own the end-to-end wire-to-consumer hot path, implementing explicit NUMA-aware designs, lock-free concurrency, and OS-level optimizations to ensure deterministic performance under burst loads.
  • Citi offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision coverage, 401(k), life insurance, and paid time off packages alongside a salary range of $176,720.00 - $265,080.00.

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** Citigroup is seeking a Senior Market Data Platform Engineer with extensive experience in low-latency, high-throughput systems to design and deliver its next-generation market data platforms. The role requires proficiency in modern C++ and experience in real-time market data systems within the finance sector, particularly equities. **

Salary

Base: $176,720.00 - $265,080.00; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards available; Benefits: Medical, dental & vision, 401(k), life, accident, disability insurance, wellness programs, and paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 12+ years low-latency system engineering
  • Modern C++ proficiency for performance-critical code
  • Real-time market data platform design experience
  • UDP multicast production environment expertise
  • NUMA awareness and CPU core pinning skills
  • Aeron transport driver configuration and tuning
  • Linux kernel and network optimization

Nice-to-have

  • Multi-asset market data coverage knowledge
  • Quantitative research collaboration experience
  • AI-powered SDLC tooling utilization
  • Global cross-regional team alignment
  • Agile development practice evolution

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 12+ years hands-on engineering experience
  • Production experience with Aeron and UDP multicast
  • Deep understanding of exchange microstructure

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