Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Technologies as an Entry-Level Equity Options Software Engineer and revolutionize the world of financial technology. We're seeking passionate innovators to build next-gen platforms for options trading systems, where your code directly impacts global markets. Our collaborative environment offers mentorship from industry veterans and opportunities to work on low-latency trading infrastructure. If you're ready to turn your academic knowledge into real-world impact in the heart of Silicon Valley, this is your launchpad.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain high-performance software for equity options pricing and risk management systems
- Collaborate with traders and quants to translate complex financial models into scalable code
- Implement real-time data pipelines for market feeds and option chains
- Debug and optimize trading algorithms for microsecond-level performance
- Write unit tests and documentation ensuring regulatory compliance
- Participate in agile sprints to deliver features on tight deadlines
Qualifications
- Recent graduate (BS/MS in CS, Math, or Engineering) or equivalent self-taught experience
- Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming
- Proficiency in Python, Java, or C++ with willingness to learn new languages
- Basic understanding of financial markets and derivatives (options/futures)
- Experience with Linux, Git, and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP)
- Problem-solving skills demonstrated through coding challenges or personal projects
- Passion for finance and technology with eagerness to learn trading concepts