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# Hardware Platform Engineers

- **Company:** VIRTU Financial Inc.
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Platform Interface, Python (Programming Language), Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Low Latency
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/virtu/jobs/8469926002

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

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.


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