Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Technologies as an Entry-Level Equity Options Software Engineer and shape the future of financial technology. We're pioneering next-gen trading platforms that power global markets, and we need innovative minds to build scalable solutions for complex derivatives instruments. Our collaborative environment combines cutting-edge engineering with deep market expertise, offering unparalleled growth opportunities in fintech's most dynamic niche.
As part of our New York-based team, you'll work directly with quantitative analysts and traders to develop robust systems that process millions of transactions daily. We value fresh perspectives and provide comprehensive mentorship to accelerate your career in high-frequency trading software development.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain low-latency trading systems for equity options pricing and risk management
- Implement real-time market data processing and analytics pipelines using C++ and Python
- Collaborate with quants to model complex option strategies and volatility surfaces
- Design resilient microservices architecture for multi-asset trading platforms
- Optimize algorithms for high-throughput options execution and settlement systems
- Ensure regulatory compliance in derivatives trading software (SEC, FINRA)
- Participate in agile development cycles with daily standups and sprint planning
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or quantitative field (2023-2024 graduates encouraged)
- Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming
- Proficiency in C++ and Python with Linux development experience
- Familiarity with financial markets and derivatives instruments (options, futures)
- Experience with SQL databases and message queues (Kafka/RabbitMQ)
- Knowledge of multithreading and concurrent programming paradigms
- Problem-solving skills through competitive programming or academic projects
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments