This role pays more than
72%
of similar roles. Most pay
$174,600–$216,300
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$212k
versus about
$195k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
About Citi
Citi is one of the world’s most trusted financial institutions, proudly serving millions of customers across the United States.
Citi currently has
256 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$140,080–$210,120
across 238 roles with salary data.
The Principal Engineer joins the Digital team to influence technology strategy, ensuring the creation of reliable, scalable, and high-performance services. This role involves architecting end-to-end technical solutions across the digital platform, including client-facing APIs, integrations, and supporting infrastructure. The individual will set engineering standards like SOLID principles and clean code while leading design reviews, proof-of-concept initiatives, and technical experiments. Key responsibilities include mentoring engineers, managing technical risk, and coordinating delivery across cross-functional teams. The role specifically focuses on driving the transition to AI-augmented engineering by integrating coding assistants and agentic workflows into daily operations. Required expertise includes Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Open-Shift, Public Cloud, and Event Driven technologies. Candidates must possess deep knowledge of high-availability architecture while navigating complex system requirements to ensure platform integrity and reliability for large-scale client demands.
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