Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Systems Inc., a leader in algorithmic trading platforms, as an Entry Level Equity Options Engineer. Shape the future of fintech by building robust systems that power high-frequency options trading across global markets. This role offers unparalleled mentorship from industry veterans in our state-of-the-art Sacramento hub.
Our engineers work directly with quantitative analysts to develop real-time pricing models, risk management frameworks, and order execution systems. You'll leverage cutting-edge cloud infrastructure to process millions of transactions daily while ensuring regulatory compliance and market integrity. If you're passionate about solving complex financial puzzles through elegant code, this is your launchpad.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain core components of equity options trading platforms using C++ and Python
- Implement Black-Scholes and Monte Carlo pricing models for exotic derivatives
- Design low-latency APIs connecting trading systems to market data feeds
- Collaborate with quants to validate risk analytics and hedging strategies
- Optimize algorithms for microsecond-level performance in AWS/Azure environments
- Write unit tests and stress tests ensuring 99.99% system reliability
- Document technical specifications and contribute to DevOps pipelines
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field (2023 graduates welcome)
- Proficiency in C++ and Python with understanding of multithreading concepts
- Familiarity with Linux environments, Git, and CI/CD practices
- Basic knowledge of financial markets and derivatives pricing principles
- Experience with SQL databases and data structures/algorithms
- Problem-solving skills demonstrated through competitive programming or projects
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments