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Virtu Financial

Software Engineer - Low Latency (C++)

Reposted 23 Days Ago
In-Office
Dublin
Entry level
In-Office
Dublin
Entry level
Design and develop low latency trading tools in a high-performance system for financial markets. Focus on messaging infrastructure and external connectivity.
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VIRTU

As a leading financial technology firm, we leverage cutting-edge technology to deliver liquidity to global markets as well as innovative, transparent trading solutions and industry standard-setting analytics tools 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. 

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 ROLE

Our Core Development team creates powerful trading tools, which facilitate the operation of a high-performance system, deployed in financial marketplaces around the world. Core Devs focus on the design and evolution of our low latency trading platform, internal messaging infrastructure, and connectivity to external trading destinations. 

THE CANDIDATE 

  • Good knowledge of C++  programming
  • Experience developing in a Linux environment
  • Experience in distributed and/or highly concurrent systems is a plus
  • Experience in low-latency systems and/or high transaction environments is a plus
  • Interest in trading and financial markets
  • Enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Excellent communication skills are required
THE PROCESS: 
 
If applicant passes an initial resume screening, we will send an online programming test via email from a service called HackerRank. After passing the programming test, we will contact you to arrange a phone screen. 
 
This role is based in our Dublin office with some flexibility to work hybrid.

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.


  

Top Skills

C++
Linux

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