Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Solutions as an Entry-Level Equity Options Software Engineer and launch your career at the intersection of finance and technology. Our Sacramento-based team builds cutting-edge trading platforms that power institutional options markets. You'll collaborate with industry experts to develop scalable systems handling complex derivative pricing algorithms, high-frequency trading infrastructure, and real-time risk analytics. We offer mentorship from senior engineers and exposure to Wall-tier systems in a dynamic, startup-inspired environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain Java-based modules for equity options pricing engines using Black-Scholes and Monte Carlo models
- Implement low-latency trading APIs for options execution and market data ingestion
- Build automated testing frameworks for options strategies validation and risk calculations
- Optimize database queries for options chain data and position management
- Integrate with FIX protocol for institutional trading connectivity
- Document technical specifications and API documentation
- Participate in agile sprints to deliver features on 2-week cycles
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering with GPA 3.5+
- Strong proficiency in Java, Python, or C++ with knowledge of multithreading
- Familiarity with SQL databases and caching strategies (Redis)
- Understanding of basic financial concepts (options, derivatives, volatility)
- Experience with Linux/Unix environments and shell scripting
- Knowledge of RESTful API design and microservices architecture
- Problem-solving skills demonstrated through coding challenges or projects