Core Operations Engineer

virtu· Technology
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📍 Singapore

About this role

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 Core Operations Engineers form a small, fast-paced global team dedicated to managing the deployment, maintenance, and enhancement of a sophisticated electronic trading system operating on hundreds of venues around the world. They are positioned at the very forefront of our technology’s interaction with the financial markets, requiring them to work well under high-stress situations and have an ability to react decisively and quickly in time-sensitive situations. This team is the first point of contact for all our external trading connections and, as such, they perform a dynamic mix of functions. This includes everything from counterparty support to risk management and system triage/optimization.

Our Core Operations Engineers operate at a high-level in a Linux environment to solve complex technical problems and work with traders and exchanges to understand micro-market structure. A strong interest in the markets and technology is a must. This is a unique job opportunity to become an integral part of a fast-paced electronic trading environment.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Excellent working knowledge of Linux environments
  • Competence in at least one programming language – preferably Python / Bash.
  • Ability to be cool under pressure and at ease in high-stress, time-sensitive environments
  • Interest in high transaction environments and/or low-latency systems.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong academic record
  • Technical agility; interest in innovative technologies

Always a plus:

  • Working with financial systems; or knowledge of the world financial marketplace
  • Experience with SQL  
  • Experience with configuration management platforms (i.e. Ansible, Puppet or Salt)  
  • Knowledge of networking, both TCP and UDP  

 

 

THE PROCESS

After passing an application screening, candidates will be sent an online programming test via email from a service called HackerRank as a first step of the process. This is to gain an understanding of the candidates coding ability.
 
 
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is the Core Operations Engineer position at virtu located?
This Core Operations Engineer role at virtu is based in Singapore. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Which team or department does the Core Operations Engineer at virtu belong to?
This Core Operations Engineer position is part of the Technology department at virtu. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to virtu's official application portal hosted on greenhouse where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Core Operations Engineer job at virtu posted?
This Core Operations Engineer position at virtu was posted on Jun 2, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Core Operations Engineer
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