Software Engineer - Low Latency (C++) at Virtu Financial

Virtu Financial is seeking a Software Engineer to join their Core Development team in Dublin. This role involves creating powerful trading tools and focusing on the design and evolution of their low-latency trading platform. The company is a leading financial technology firm that leverages technology to provide liquidity in global markets. Virtu offers a dynamic, meritocratic environment.

The Software Engineer will work on a high-performance system deployed in financial marketplaces worldwide. The role offers some flexibility to work hybrid.

Role involves:

• Designing and developing low-latency trading platforms.
• Working on internal messaging infrastructure.
• Managing connectivity to external trading destinations.

Requirements:

• Good knowledge of C++ programming.
• Experience developing in a Linux environment.
• Experience in distributed and/or highly concurrent systems is a plus.
• Experience in low-latency systems and/or high transaction environments is a plus.
• Interest in trading and financial markets.
• Excellent communication skills.

Virtu Financial offers:

• A dynamic, meritocratic environment.
• Opportunity to kick start a career in the financial technology space.
• Some flexibility to work hybrid.