Low-Latency FPGA Hardware Platform Engineer

Virtu Careers; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtu is seeking a Hardware Platform Engineer in Austin to deploy, maintain, and optimize hardware platforms while developing software to monitor production systems. The role emphasizes analytical problem solving and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

No finance background is required; this is a great entry into financial technology with real impact on latency and reliability across trading infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Academic degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Basic understanding of network protocols.
• Familiarity with modern computer systems and network architecture.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.
• Experience with real-time exchange market data and order entry systems (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Testing and troubleshooting hardware equipment
• Defining and implementing hardware platform deployment plans
• Developing and maintaining applications to control/monitor custom hardware platforms
• Researching and evaluating hardware providers, features, and capabilities

Skills

Network protocols

Computer systems

Problem solving

Communication skills

Realtime market data

Education

Academic degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Virtu is seeking a Hardware Platform Engineer in Austin to deploy, maintain, and optimize hardware platforms while developing software to monitor production systems. The role emphasizes analytical problem solving and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

No finance background is required; this is a great entry into financial technology with real impact on latency and reliability across trading infrastructure.