Associate Vice President, Senior Software Engineer, Rust Greater Pune, India Area

The Company is in search of a Senior Software Engineer with a strong background in Rust and C++ to join their Equities Low-Latency Trading Technology team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, development, and optimization of next-generation trading systems, with a focus on the strategic transition of legacy high-performance C++ components to modern Rust. This role demands a high level of technical expertise, including system design and development of ultra-low-latency trading systems, performance optimization to achieve sub-microsecond latencies, and the implementation of highly concurrent, thread-safe, and lock-free algorithms. The engineer will also be involved in collaboration with quantitative researchers, traders, and product managers to ensure the software meets the complex requirements of the business. Applicants must have a minimum of 8 years of experience and possess expert-level proficiency in C++ and strong proficiency in Rust. A deep understanding of Linux operating system internals, low-latency networking, and hardware-level concepts is essential. Experience in the equities domain, particularly with market structure, order types, and trading lifecycles, is highly valued. The role requires a candidate with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related quantitative field, and a proven track record in multi-threaded programming, memory models, and lock-free data structures. Preferred qualifications include experience with FPGA integration, hardware acceleration, and kernel bypass technologies. The ideal candidate will demonstrate core competencies in analytical thinking, collaboration, adaptability, and a strong focus on quality.

Hiring Company

Citi