Sign up to access all features of our service.
  • Job search
  • Favorites
  • Create a CV
    New
  • Salaries
  • Subscriptions

Software Engineer - Low Latency (C++)

Full-time

Virtu

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 









  • 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 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. 

 


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.

Vacancy posted 6 hours ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Software Engineer - Low Latency (C++) in Austin, TX vacancy
  •  ...world for the better. JOB SUMMARY The Software Engineer – Dexterous Manipulation is a core...  ...and maintain manipulation software with low-latency, reliable execution inside the real-time...  ...motion retargeting) into production-grade C++/Python. Build and refine sim-to-real... 
    C++
    Full time
    Local area

    Apptronik

    Austin, TX
    18 hours ago
  • $152k - $241.5k

     ...automotive and robotics. We build the software stack that enables Large...  ...framework in modern C++ that extends TensorRT with autoregressive...  ...Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a closely related field.4...  ..., including optimizing for low-latency, resource-constrained systems... 
    C++
    Full time

    Nvidia

    Austin, TX
    3 days ago
  •  ...founded by two former Navy electrical engineers with a proven track record in robotics and software. We are developing a small,...  .... Strong proficiency in C++ for real-time/deterministic code...  ...~ Experience with real-time or low-latency systems and performance optimization... 
    C++
    Full time
    Contract work
    Local area

    Allen Control Systems

    Austin, TX
    18 hours ago
  • $128.88k - $245.16k

     ...Communication Runtimes team as a Senior Cloud Software Development Engineer to develop cutting-edge software...  ...performance requirements including low latency, high bandwidth, and high...  ...development experience3+ years of C and C++ programming experienceExperience with... 
    C++
    Full time
    Internship
    Local area
    Immediate start
    Shift work

    Intel

    Austin, TX
    1 day ago
  • $200k - $250k

     ...Analytics Front Office team is looking for a Senior Software Engineer who relishes working in challenging time-...  ...frequently interact with analytics libraries in C++. Responsibilities Design, implement and operate low latency risk analytics systems as part of a highly capable... 
    C++
    Temporary work
    Flexible hours

    DRW

    Austin, TX
    2 days ago
  •  ...Lab (WIL) is looking for an AI Software Engineer with deep expertise in high-...  ...environment focusing on latency, reliability, and data integrity...  ...thrives at the intersection of low-level systems programming,...  ...Technical Depth: Proficiency in C++/Python, Docker/Kubernetes,... 
    C++
    Full time
    Live out
    Work at office
    Local area
    Flexible hours

    Webai, Inc.

    Austin, TX
    18 hours ago
  • $143.7k - $194.4k

     ...personalization under strict latency constraints, and...  ...excellence- Design and operate low-latency serving...  ...minimal guidance- Improve engineering practices across the...  ...internship professional software development experience-...  ...and services using: C#, C++, Java, or Perl... 
    C++
    Internship
    Worldwide
    Flexible hours

    Amazon

    Austin, TX
    2 days ago
  • $168.1k - $227.4k

     ...development company that designs and engineers high-profile consumer...  ...to the highest standards for software engineering, this role offers...  ...services for high throughput and low latency at scale, including data...  ...embedded Linux, and experience in C/C++- Experience with security... 
    C++
    Internship
    Flexible hours

    Amazon

    Austin, TX
    4 days ago
  • $184k - $287.5k

     ...on the world.We are seeking an outstanding Software Engineer to join our US-based networking software team...  ..., L1-L4 fundamentals, and performance/latency tradeoffs.Proven low-level software expertise with proficiency in C/C++ and comfort debugging across firmware, driver... 
    C++
    Full time
    Shift work

    Nvidia

    Austin, TX
    18 hours ago
  •  ...Lab (WIL) is looking for an AI Software Engineer with deep expertise in high-...  ...environment focusing on latency, reliability, and data integrity...  ...thrives at the intersection of low-level systems programming,...  ...Technical Depth: Proficiency in C++/Python, Docker/Kubernetes,... 
    C++
    Live out
    Work at office
    Local area

    webAI

    Austin, TX
    18 hours ago
  • $150k - $250k

     ...can help us build it.The Role: WorldQuant is seeking exceptional C++ developers to join our front office development team to further...  ...our next generation trading platforms.What You'll Do:Write low latency, high throughput C++ codeImplement mission critical trading infrastructureWork... 
    C++
    Casual work
    Flexible hours

    WorldQuant

    Austin, TX
    3 days ago
  • $152k - $241.5k

     ...Senior Software Engineer NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics,...  ...to push the limits of scale, latency, and reliability. Continuously...  ...at least two of: Go, Java, C/C++, Scala, Python, Elixir, with...  ...scalable, resilient, and low-latency services. Experience... 
    C++

    NVIDIA

    Austin, TX
    9 hours ago
  • $160k - $250k

     ...competitive salaries and equity.CrowdStrike is seeking a Senior Software Engineer II to join our Sensor Event Runtime (SER) team. This role...  ...are secure. You'll be designing and troubleshooting low-latency C and C++ code across Windows, Mac, and Linux, and your expertise... 
    C++
    Full time
    Work experience placement
    Work at office
    Local area
    Flexible hours

    CrowdStrike

    Austin, TX
    3 days ago
  • Austin, Texas, United States Software and Services At Apple, we focus...  ...everyone. Description Ads Engineering builds ad tech the Apple way—...  ...real-time demand with low latency, precision, and global reach....  ...OOPS programming (eg., Java/C++ or equivalent) Familiarity with... 
    C++

    Apple Inc.

    Austin, TX
    18 hours ago
  • $100k

     ...evolve to unify innovations in software models, compilers, platforms,...  ...seniorities. As a Software Engineer on the Metal Runtime team at Tenstorrent...  ..., you’ll work on the low-level software that powers our...  ...Are Strong coder in C or C++, and enjoy working close to... 
    C++
    Permanent employment
    Full time

    Tenstorrent

    Austin, TX
    18 hours ago
  • $158.1k - $213.8k

     ...Specialist Technology Team (STT) is seeking a Software Development Engineer to join the Specialist AI Tooling...  ..., and intelligent routing - ensuring low latency, high quality, and cost efficiency at...  ..., systems, and services using: C#, C++, Java, or Perl experience- Experience... 
    C++
    Internship
    Flexible hours

    AmazonWebServices

    Austin, TX
    13 hours ago
  • Senior Software Engineer, Durable Objects (DO) Cloudflare ·United States, Austin...  ...evolve the runtime and the low‑level routing and storage...  ...programming language such as C/C++ or Rust. Experience designing...  ...SQLite. Background in low‑latency, real‑time environments such... 
    C++
    Local area

    WebHosting.coop

    Austin, TX
    4 days ago
  • $185k - $254k

     ...adding hardware, installing software, or changing a line of code....  ...presents unique and complex engineering puzzles. We navigate efficiently...  ...programming skills in Go, Rust, C++, or another systems language,...  ...maintaining high‑throughput, low‑latency systems. Understanding of... 
    C++
    Temporary work
    Flexible hours

    Cloudflare

    Austin, TX
    3 days ago
  • $100k

     ...solutions must evolve to unify innovations in software models, compilers, platforms,...  ...nervous system of this platform: the low-level networking layer that lets thousands...  ...this posting.Who We AreStrong systems engineer with deep C or C++ experience and comfort working in low-... 
    C++
    Permanent employment

    Tenstorrent

    Austin, TX
    1 day ago
  •  ...consists of highly talented engineers with extensive expertise....  .... About the Role As a Software Engineer at Avride, you will design...  ...combines deep expertise in low-level programming, DSP optimization...  ...stands, utilizing Python and C++ to automate testing processes... 
    C++
    Full time
    Work experience placement
    Remote work
    Relocation

    Avride

    Austin, TX
    18 hours ago
  • $192k - $278k

    Develop and implement advanced low power design methodologies for...  ...'s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer...  ...in flow automation (Python, C, C++).Preferred qualifications:Master...  ...combines the best of Google AI, Software, and Hardware to create... 
    C++
    Worldwide

    Google

    Austin, TX
    3 days ago
  • $100k

     ...evolve to unify innovations in software models, compilers, platforms,...  ...all seniorities.As a Software Engineer on the Metal Runtime team at Tenstorrent...  ..., you’ll work on the low-level software that powers our...  ...You AreStrong coder in C or C++, and love working close to hardware... 
    C++
    Permanent employment

    Tenstorrent

    Austin, TX
    3 days ago
  • $139.5k - $258.1k

     ...deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product. We are looking for software engineers with a background in embedded software development to join a...  ...reviews. Preferred Qualifications Proficient in C/C++, assembly a plus Background in embedded software development,... 
    C++
    Relocation

    Apple

    Austin, TX
    2 days ago
  • Our Software Engineers build proprietary trading systems which directly impact the financial markets...  ...of financial instruments with extremely low error tolerance. We continually refine,...  ...fundamentalsExperience writing software in C++, C#, C, and/or PythonA passion for clean... 
    C++
    Work at office

    Optiver

    Austin, TX
    4 days ago
  •  ...artificial intelligence, and software-defined networking to provide...  ...prestigious awards, such as Best Engineering Team, Best Company for...  ...performanceDevelop automated tests using C, C++ and Python to validate your...  ...issues, and fixing bugs in low-level firmwareIf you’re... 
    C++

    Arista Networks

    Austin, TX
    2 days ago
  •  ...artificial intelligence, and software-defined networking to provide...  ...prestigious awards, such as Best Engineering Team, Best Company for...  ...and maintain features using C, C++ and Python, review and contribute...  ...a plusExperience working with low level hardware components is a... 
    C++

    Arista Networks

    Austin, TX
    18 hours ago
  •  .... Job Overview   We are seeking a Software Engineer responsible for designing, writing, and...  ...Strong programming skills in Python, C++, and/or Rust  Experience with robotics...  ...software development  Experience with low-level serial protocols (e.g., RS-232, CAN... 
    C++
    Permanent employment
    Full time
    Temporary work
    Work at office

    Saronic Technologies

    Austin, TX
    18 hours ago
  •  ...We are looking for a talented and motivated Software Engineer to join our Strategy Development team. You'll...  ...Responsibilities include: Design, implement, and test low-latency, high-throughput trading applications in Java and C++. Optimize performance at the system,... 
    C++
    Full time
    Worldwide

    Virtu Financial Inc.

    Austin, TX
    18 hours ago
  • $100k - $200k

     ...Senior Software EngineerPanic Button is seeking a highly experienced...  ...motivated Senior Software Engineer with a strong focus on game porting...  ...knowledge of C++Ability to support and maintain existing...  ...industry experienceExperience with low-level memory management and optimizationSalary... 
    C++
    Work experience placement

    Panic Button Games

    Austin, TX
    2 days ago
  • $184k - $287.5k

     ...for a motivated Deep Learning engineer to bring advanced CUDA features...  ...inference down at microsecond latency. CUDA features improve both...  ...and development with Python, C++, CUDA or related DSLs Solid grasp...  ...systems principles (aka systems software fundamentals)Adaptability and... 
    C++
    Full time

    Nvidia

    Austin, TX
    3 days ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Software Engineer - Low Latency (C++). Be the first to apply!