Software Engineer - Trading Strategies (Java/C++)

Virtu Financial(8 months ago)

Austin, TXOnsiteFull TimeMedior$140,363 - $185,171 (estimated)Strategy Development

About this role

Software Engineer on the Strategy Development team contributing to Virtu's core trading platform. The role is within a fast-paced, meritocratic engineering organization that values technical rigor, autonomy, and direct impact on trading outcomes. Applicants do not need a finance background and will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders.

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Required Skills

Java
C++
Low-Latency
High-Throughput
Performance Optimization
Performance Profiling
Network Protocols
Debugging
Troubleshooting
Code Review

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Qualifications

Bachelor's in Computer Science
Master's in Computer Science
Bachelor's in Engineering
Master's in Engineering

About Virtu Financial

virtu.com

Virtu Financial is a technology‑driven market maker and liquidity provider that uses proprietary algorithms, quantitative research, and low‑latency trading infrastructure to make continuous two‑sided markets across equities, fixed income, currencies, commodities and derivatives worldwide. The firm offers execution and market‑making services to exchanges, broker‑dealers and institutional clients while operating a proprietary trading business with rigorous risk management and regulatory compliance. Virtu emphasizes scalable trading systems, data analytics and market‑structure expertise to improve market efficiency, tighten spreads and reduce transaction costs for counterparties.