Virtu Financial

Senior Software Engineer - Data Platform (Python/C++)

New York, New York, United States

$200,000 – $250,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, TradingIndustries

Job Description

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $200,000 - $250,000 (salary range is exclusive of bonuses, benefits or other categories of compensation)

Virtu’s Research Technology team is looking for a passionate developer to lead our market data recording project. This would be a dedicated lead that devotes most of their time to this project, in addition to building software and tooling for other quant research needs. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a leading trading firm on projects that will directly impact the firm’s success. You will play a critical role in building out the infrastructure that enables our traders and quants to simulate and translate their ideas into impactful trading strategies. We mostly use Python, C++ and Java with a variety of open-source tools along with proprietary solutions.

Requirements

  • Experience in managing and working with raw & normalized market data and other large datasets in distributed environments.
  • Strong programming skills: fluency in Python, C++, and to a lesser extent Java.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to solve technical problems under pressure.
  • Great communication skills and the ability to collaborate with peers.
  • Intellectually curious and self-motivated.
  • Ability to communicate within and across teams, at a high and low level, on both technical and non-technical subjects.
  • Desire to assume responsibility and ownership for the success and progression of the research tech ecosystem.
  • Familiarity with Unix/Linux environment and tools.

Responsibilities

  • Develop tools to organize, manage, and ensure the quality of petabytes of market data using distributed file systems and databases.
  • Work both with normalized market data and raw captures from exchanges.
  • Build tooling to identify any recording or market data quality issues in close to real-time.
  • Guide our operations team on best practices for the deployment and maintenance of our recording stack.
  • Lead efforts to debug issues across the whole stack - from our python data management processes to the C++ recorders and C++ market data normalization layer.
  • Work on storing our market data as efficiently as possible and managing historical retention.

Company Information

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.

Skills

Python
C++
Java
Market Data
Distributed Systems
Databases
Unix/Linux
Problem-Solving
Communication
Collaboration

Virtu Financial

Market making and trading solutions provider

About Virtu Financial

Virtu Financial specializes in market making and trading solutions, providing services that enhance the efficiency of financial markets. The company uses advanced technology and its understanding of market structures to offer a variety of products, including execution services, liquidity sourcing, and analytics. Clients such as institutional investors and broker-dealers benefit from Virtu's ability to generate liquidity, which helps stabilize markets. A key feature of Virtu's offerings is its Open Technology platform, which supplies clients with data-as-a-service, including a library of APIs and tools to improve trading strategies. Unlike many competitors, Virtu emphasizes transparency and a comprehensive approach to trading, aiming to support clients in navigating global financial markets effectively.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2008Year Founded
$194.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Wellness Program
Gym Membership

Risks

Increased competition from firms like Citadel Securities challenges Virtu's market share.
Regulatory scrutiny on high-frequency trading may raise compliance costs for Virtu.
Cryptocurrency market volatility impacts Virtu's liquidity provision and risk management.

Differentiation

Virtu leads in electronic market making across diverse asset classes globally.
The Open Technology platform offers a robust data-as-a-service solution with extensive APIs.
Virtu's commitment to transparency and innovation strengthens its industry position.

Upsides

Growing demand for algorithmic trading boosts Virtu's market making services.
ESG investing trends increase demand for transparent trading platforms like Virtu's.
Quantum computing advancements enhance Virtu's trading algorithms and market efficiency.

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