Software Engineer (C++/Rust)
DatabentoSalary not specified
Full Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
FinTech, Financial ServicesIndustries
Requirements
- Mastery of C++ programming
- Extensive experience developing in a Linux environment
- Minimum 2 years of work experience preferred (talented graduates with advanced degrees will be considered)
- Experience in distributed and/or highly concurrent systems is a plus
- Experience in low-latency systems and/or high transaction environments is a plus
- Experience with databases is a plus
- Interest in trading and financial markets
- Enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Excellent communication skills
Responsibilities
- Design and evolve low latency trading platform
- Develop internal messaging infrastructure
- Handle connectivity to external trading destinations
- Create powerful trading tools for high-performance systems deployed in financial marketplaces
Skills
C++
Linux
distributed systems
concurrent systems
low-latency systems
databases
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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