Software Engineer - Strategy

Job Description

Virtu Financial is seeking a Software Engineer to join its Strategy Development team in Austin. The candidate will be at the core of Virtu's trading platform, building high-performance systems. Virtu offers a dynamic, meritocratic environment with a flat hierarchy.

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.
• Collaborate with traders, quants, and engineers to translate business needs into scalable solutions.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement preventative measures.
• Engage in peer code reviews and collaborative performance tuning.
• Contribute to a culture of smart thinking, clear communication, and technical rigor.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience 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.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Motivated, self-starting personality.

What Virtu Offers:

• A lean, high-talent team.
• Autonomy and ownership over impactful systems and projects.
• Opportunity to directly impact trading outcomes.
• Collaborative, engineering-focused culture.