Internship - Trading Applications Software Engineer (Front-end)
Virtu Financial is an industry-leading financial technology firm that operates both proprietary trading and client-facing businesses in the global financial marketplace. The internship program offers students an extraordinary opportunity to learn about the firm and the world’s financial markets while working on challenging development projects in the UI team. Responsibilities Complete a variety of challenging development projects Work alongside our senior full-stack team to improve scalability, performance and efficiency of our cutting edge trading interfaces and real-time data analytics Skills Rising juniors, or students expected to be ready for full time employment between December 2026 - June 2027 Excellent academic background in STEM or related field Strong programming skills in web client languages (JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS) Familiarity with web client frameworks (React, Angular, Node), remote API design and architecture (REST, WebSockets) Experience with Python, Java or C++ a plus 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 Benefits Onsite Gym & workout classes Onsite Barista Weekly happy hours/social events Breakfast & Lunch Transportation Company Overview Virtu is the global leader in electronic market making. It was founded in 2008, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Virtu Financial has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 25 in 2025, 35 in 2024, 23 in 2023, 29 in 2022, 29 in 2021, 28 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.