Software Engineer - Workflow Technology (C#) at Virtu Financial

New York, New York, United States

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$130,000 – $180,000Compensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Technology, FinTechIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelors or Masters degree
  • 2+ years of experience
  • Proven results delivering multi-threaded, high-performance user interfaces in C#
  • Strong understanding of Core C# .NET technology for both GUI and Server-side development
  • Experience leveraging .NET memory and performance profiling technology
  • Proficient in object-oriented programming and advanced programming languages (especially Java or WPF)
  • Self-starter and stand-out contributor with a real passion for technical excellence
  • Knowledge of financial markets and trading systems (a plus)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
  • Previous experience with enterprise production environments and understanding of operational support issues

Responsibilities

  • Scale up capacity and performance of C# software components and end-user experiences through Agile development methods
  • Evaluate and recommend new technologies and optimal design of next-generation features
  • Be a great teammate and effective communicator across teams
  • Handle multiple concurrent projects while adapting quickly to changing priorities

Skills

C#
.NET
WPF
Multi-threading
.NET performance profiling
.NET memory profiling
Java
Object-oriented programming
Agile

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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