Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation
Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals
Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions
Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary
Experience in using writing and using shell script and other Linux features
Implement Unit Testing and TDD to ensure software quality and maintainability
Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
Proactive.
Qualifications
5+ years of industry experience as a data scientist, specializing in ML Modeling, Ranking, Recommendations, or Personalization systems.
5+ years of experience designing and developing scalable and reliable machine learning systems for training, inference, monitoring, and iteration.
Strong background of ML/DL/LLM algorithms, model architectures, and training techniques.
Proficiency in Python, SQL, Spark, PySpark, TensorFlow or other analytical/model-building programming languages.
Proficiency with tools and LLMs.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Preferred Skills
Experience in GenAI/LLMs projects.
Familiarity with distributed data/computing tools (e.g., Hadoop, Hive, Spark, MySQL).
Background in financial business-like banking, risk management.
Should be familiar with capital markets and financial instruments and modeling
Education
Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience in STEM
PhD or master’s degree in computer science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering or related field.
Job Family Group
Technology
Job Family
Applications Development
Time Type
Full time
Primary Location
Rutherford New Jersey United States
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range
$142,320.00 - $213,480.00
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.
- Most Relevant Skills
- Please see the requirements listed above.
- Other Relevant Skills
- For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
Anticipated Posting Close Date
Jul 03, 2026
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