Software Engineer - Ultra-Low Latency Trading (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

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.