Software Engineer at Virtu Financial

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial Services, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience. They should have at least 5 years of experience building and designing distributed and scalable software using general-purpose languages such as Java, Go, or C++, and a strong understanding of software development principles.

Responsibilities

As a Software Engineer, the primary responsibility is to design, build, and maintain Virtu’s client trading infrastructure, covering order management, exchange connectivity, smart order routing, internalization, and clearing. This includes designing and building software within existing trading systems, improving scalability, performance, and efficiency of the infrastructure, understanding future business needs, and handling a variety of projects utilizing different programming languages.

Skills

Java

C++

Distributed Systems

Scalable Software

Low-latency Trading Systems

Trading Infrastructure

Order Management

Exchange Connectivity

Smart Order Routing

Internalization

Clearing

High-performance Systems

Communication Skills

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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