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Virtu FinancialAustin, TXInternship

Internship - Software Engineer

Virtu offers a 10-week software engineering internship in Austin or New York, focusing on developing proprietary trading systems with mentorship and real projects.

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Program Details

  • 10-week internship from June 7 to August 13, 2027, with some flexibility.
  • Locations: Austin, TX and New York, NY.
  • Includes a global training week in New York or Austin.
  • Ongoing training throughout the summer.
  • Interns work on real development projects with senior mentors.
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Role and Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and optimize proprietary low-latency trading systems.
  • Work on trading algorithms and tools supporting high-performance systems.
  • Improve scalability, performance, and efficiency of trading systems.
  • Collaborate with senior engineers on challenging development projects.
  • Gain hands-on experience with large-scale data and trading system architecture.
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Requirements

  • Rising juniors or students graduating between Dec 2026 and June 2027.
  • Strong academic background in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
  • Proficient in Python and either Java or C++ programming.
  • Experience with JavaScript is a plus.
  • Outstanding quantitative problem-solving and mathematical skills.
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Application Process

  • Initial resume screening followed by an online programming test via HackerRank.
  • Successful candidates will be contacted for next steps.
  • Looking for candidates who demonstrate authenticity and teamwork.