Core Developer (C++)

The job overview for this role at Virtu is that they are seeking a candidate to join their Core Development team. The team is responsible for creating powerful trading tools that are used in financial marketplaces worldwide. The role specifically focuses on designing and evolving their low latency trading platform, internal messaging infrastructure, and connectivity to external trading destinations. The ideal candidate should have mastery of C++ programming, extensive experience in a Linux environment, and preferably a minimum of 3 years of work experience. Experience in distributed and/or highly concurrent systems, as well as low-latency systems and/or high transaction environments, is considered a plus.

• Design and evolve low latency trading platform
• Develop internal messaging infrastructure
• Establish connectivity to external trading destinations
• Master C++ programming
• Develop in a Linux environment
• Have a minimum of 3 years of work experience (talented graduates with advanced degrees will be considered)
• Have experience in distributed and/or highly concurrent systems (a plus)
• Have experience in low-latency systems and/or high transaction environments (a plus)

• Mastery of C++ programming
• Extensive experience developing in a Linux environment
• Minimum 3 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

• Dynamic and meritocratic environment
• Flat hierarchy
• No finance background necessary or expected
• Opportunity to kick start a career in the financial technology space
• Competitive bids and offers in over 19,000 securities, at over 235 venues, in 36 countries worldwide
• Mastery of C++ programming
• Extensive experience developing in a Linux environment
• Minimum 3 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
• Fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Excellent communication skills are required
• Equal opportunity employer
• Commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace
• 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.