Role at a glance
- Salary
- Not Disclosed
- Location
- Austin, Texas, United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
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About the role
Original posting provided by Virtu Financial
Virtu is a leading financial firm that leverages cutting edge technology to deliver liquidity to the global markets and innovative, transparent trading solutions to our clients. As a market maker, Virtu provides deep liquidity that helps to create more efficient markets around the world. Our market structure expertise, broad diversification, and execution technology enables us to provide competitive bids and offers in over 19,000 securities, at over 235 venues, in 36 countries worldwide.
THE ROLE
Virtu's Hardware team builds custom FPGA solutions and infrastructure that power our competitive edge in ultra low latency trading. Our Hardware Platform Engineers are responsible for deploying, maintaining, and optimizing hardware platforms while developing software applications to control and monitor production systems. As a member of the team you will take a lead role in:
- Testing and troubleshooting hardware equipment
- Defining and implementing hardware platform deployment plans
- Developing and maintaining applications to control/monitor custom hardware platforms
- Researching and evaluating hardware providers, features, and capabilities
Virtu offers a dynamic, meritocratic environment with a flat hierarchy. No finance background is necessary or expected. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to kick start a career in the financial technology space.
THE CANDIDATE
- Academic degree in Computer Science or related field
- Extensive Python experience
- Basic understanding of network protocols
- Familiarity with modern computer systems and network architecture
- Strong problem solving and communication skills
DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED
- Experience with real-time exchange market data and order entry systems
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.
About the company
Virtu Financial
Large Enterprise
Virtu Financial is a leading technology-driven trading firm that specializes in providing liquidity across a wide range of financial instruments. Founded in 2008, the company leverages innovative algorithms and sophisticated trading strategies to optimize market efficiency and enhance trading performance. With a global presence, Virtu serves institutional clients, retail brokers, and exchanges, utilizing its advanced technology to execute trades at lightning speed and with exceptional precision. Committed to transparency and best execution practices, Virtu Financial is at the forefront of the evolving financial markets landscape.
Virtu Financial is a leading technology-driven trading firm that specializes in providing liquidity across a wide range of financial instruments. Founded in 2008, the company leverages innovative algorithms and sophisticated trading strategies to optimize market efficiency and enhance trading performance. With a global presence, Virtu serves institutional clients, retail brokers, and exchanges, utilizing its advanced technology to execute trades at lightning speed and with exceptional precision. Committed to transparency and best execution practices, Virtu Financial is at the forefront of the evolving financial markets landscape.