Virtu Financial

About Virtu Financial

Transforming trading with advanced financial technology

Key Highlights

  • Founded in 2008, headquartered in New York City
  • Operates on 235 financial exchanges across 35 countries
  • Significant market share in multiple asset classes
  • Serves institutional investors and broker-dealers globally

Virtu Financial is a leading financial technology firm based in New York City, specializing in proprietary trading and client services across 235 financial exchanges in over 35 countries. Founded in 2008, Virtu has established a significant market share in various asset classes, leveraging advanced ...

🎁 Benefits

Virtu Financial offers competitive salaries, equity options, and a generous PTO policy. Employees enjoy a flexible remote work policy, comprehensive h...

🌟 Culture

Virtu Financial fosters a unique culture that blends the agility of a startup with the rigor of a financial services firm. The company emphasizes data...

Skills & Technologies

Overview

Virtu Financial is hiring a Software Engineer specializing in Low Latency systems to develop high-performance trading tools. You'll work extensively with C++ and Linux in a fast-paced financial technology environment.

Job Description

Who you are

You have a mastery of C++ programming and extensive experience developing in a Linux environment. With a minimum of 2 years of work experience preferred, you are also open to talented graduates with advanced degrees. Your background includes experience in distributed and/or highly concurrent systems, and you have a keen interest in low-latency systems and high transaction environments. You enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and have a genuine interest in trading and financial markets.

What you'll do

As part of the Core Development team, you will create powerful trading tools that facilitate the operation of a high-performance system deployed in financial marketplaces around the world. Your focus will be on the design and evolution of our low latency trading platform, internal messaging infrastructure, and connectivity to external trading destinations. You will collaborate with other engineers to ensure the system operates efficiently and effectively, contributing to the overall success of our trading operations.

What we offer

At Virtu Financial, you will be part of a leading financial technology firm that leverages cutting-edge technology to deliver liquidity to global markets. We offer a dynamic, meritocratic environment with a flat hierarchy, where your contributions will directly impact our trading solutions and analytics tools. You will have the opportunity to kick start your career in the financial technology space, working alongside talented professionals in a supportive and inclusive workplace.

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