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Hardware Platform Engineer

Virtu Financial
Location
Austin, TX
Posted
17 days ago
Department
Technology
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 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
Nice to have
  • Experience with real-time exchange market data and order entry systems
What the job really is

As a Hardware Platform Engineer at Virtu, you will be involved in deploying, maintaining, and optimizing hardware platforms that support ultra low latency trading. Your day-to-day tasks will include testing and troubleshooting hardware, developing applications for monitoring custom hardware, and researching hardware providers to enhance system capabilities.

Things to weigh
  • No finance background is necessary, which may appeal to candidates from diverse fields.
  • The role involves a programming assessment, which could be a hurdle for some candidates.
  • The focus on hardware and low latency trading may require a steep learning curve for those new to the financial technology space.
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