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

Virtu Careers; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy over impactful systems

Collaborative, engineering-focused culture

Opportunity to directly impact trading outcomes

Job summary

Virtu Careers is seeking a talented Software Engineer for their trading strategies team in Austin, Texas. You will play a crucial role in building high-performance systems for trading applications, leveraging your expertise in Java and C++.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of experience, a strong foundation in computer science, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment. The role offers opportunities for autonomy and impact within a supportive and diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals.
• Proactive and detail-oriented mindset with high performance standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test low-latency trading applications.
• Optimize performance at system and application level.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues swiftly.

Skills

Expertise in Java

Expertise in C++

Performance profiling

Debugging skills

Network protocols understanding

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

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

Austin

VIRTU

As a leading financial technology firm, we leverage cutting-edge technology to deliver liquidity to global markets as well as innovative, transparent trading solutions and industry standard-setting analytics tools to our clients. As a market maker, Virtu provides deep liquidity that helps to create more efficient markets around the world. Our market structure expertise, broad diversification, and execution technology enables us to provide competitive bids and offers in over 19,000 securities, at over 235 venues, in 36 countries worldwide.

Virtu offers a dynamic, meritocratic environment with a flat hierarchy. No finance background is necessary or expected.

THE ROLE

We are looking for a talented and motivated Software Engineer to join our Strategy Development team. You'll work at the core of our trading platform, building high-performance systems where every microsecond counts. This is a fast-paced environment with a constant focus on precision, efficiency, and reliability. Responsibilities include:

• 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.

THE CANDIDATE

• 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

WHAT WE OFFER

• 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.

Virtu Financial is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming you for who you are and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.