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Virtu
Hardware Platform Engineer
Austin, TX
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hirly's read of this role
- Role family
- Engineering
- Seniority
- Mid level
- Country
- US
- Work mode
- Remote-friendly
- First seen by hirly
- 13 Sept 2026
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the posting
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
THE PROCESS
If the applicant passes an initial resume screening, we will send a programming assessment via email from a service called HackerRank. After passing the online test, we may 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.