Internship - Software Engineer

About the role

Virtu's internship program offers students an extraordinary opportunity to learn about the firm and the world’s financial markets. We have built a thoughtful and challenging curriculum that introduces students to all aspects of Virtu's business through a company-curated global training week, real world development projects to complete, and engaging social events to get to know our team and culture.

Location

Austin, New York
Dates: 10 week program, starting June 7th, 2027 - August 13th, 2027 (with flexibility if needed)

Training

Ongoing training throughout the summer and a training week held in New York or Austin

Projects

• Real problems to solve throughout the program
• Interns will work from a list of projects and have several senior mentors throughout the summer program

Perks

• Onsite Gym & workout classes
• Onsite Barista
• weekly happy hours/social events
• Breakfast & Lunch
• Transportation

Requirements

• Rising juniors, or students expected to be ready for full time employment between December 2026 - June 2027
• Excellent academic background in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field
• Strong programming skills in Python and either Java or C++
• Experience with JavaScript a plus
• Some lower level programming experience a plus but not required
• Outstanding quantitative problem‐solving skills and mathematical aptitude
• Being comfortable with a wide variety of projects (frontend/backend, different programming languages)
• A physicalizer; a person who identifies issues and creates solutions without rigid direction or fanfare
• Highly motivated and tenacious individual, with a proven ability to take initiative and work independently and within a team
• Team player: authentic, genuine person who is capable of working collective goals

The process

• After applicants pass an initial resume screening, an online programming test will be emailed to you via HackerRank
• We will reach out to arrange next steps after reviewing your application

Salary Range

$5,000 - $5,800 weekly (salary range is exclusive of sign on bonuses, housing, meals, benefits or any other forms of compensation)

Benefits

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.