Virtu Financial · 1 day ago
Software Engineer - Trading Strategies (Java/C++)
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expVirtu Financial is a leading financial technology firm that provides liquidity to global markets and innovative trading solutions. They are seeking a talented Software Engineer to join their Strategy Development team, responsible for building high-performance trading applications and optimizing system performance.
AnalyticsCryptocurrencyFinanceFinancial ServicesFinTech
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and test low-latency, high-throughput trading applications in Java and C++
Optimize performance at the system, application, and code level to reduce latency and improve throughput
Collaborate closely with traders, quants, and fellow engineers to understand business needs and translate them into scalable solutions
Troubleshoot production issues quickly and confidently—then make sure they don’t happen again
Engage in peer code reviews, design sessions, and collaborative performance tuning
Contribute to a culture that values smart thinking, clear communication, and technical rigor
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
3+ years of professional software engineering experience, with expertise in Java or C++
Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals and network protocols
Experience in performance profiling, debugging, and tuning in a real-time environment
A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with the drive to build systems that perform at the highest level
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
Motivated, self-starting personality. Our engineers are expected to show initiative and demonstrate peer leadership
Benefits
A lean, high-talent team where your work won’t get buried under layers of management.
Autonomy and ownership over impactful systems and projects.
Opportunity to directly impact trading outcomes.
Collaborative, engineering-focused culture that values depth and speed.
Company
Virtu Financial
Virtu is the global leader in electronic market making.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.1BKey Investors
North Island
2025-09-23Post Ipo Debt· $300M
2024-06-13Post Ipo Debt· $2.04B
2017-04-20Post Ipo Equity· $750M
Leadership Team
Aaron Simons
Chief Executive Officer
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