Job Description
Join Quantum Trading Solutions and launch your career at the intersection of finance and technology. As an Entry-Level Equity Options Software Engineer, you'll develop cutting-edge systems that power high-frequency trading platforms for global financial markets. Our Sacramento-based team offers mentorship from industry veterans while you build scalable solutions handling billions in daily transactions.
We foster a culture of innovation where your code directly impacts market efficiency. You'll collaborate with quants and traders to design low-latency systems, optimize option pricing models, and ensure regulatory compliance. This role combines rigorous software engineering with deep financial domain knowledge – perfect for ambitious graduates ready to shape the future of fintech.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain real-time equity options trading systems using Java/C++
- Implement high-performance algorithms for option pricing and risk management
- Optimize low-latency communication protocols between trading servers
- Integrate market data feeds (FIX protocol) and exchange connectivity
- Build monitoring tools for trading system health and performance metrics
- Conduct code reviews and implement unit/integration testing frameworks
- Document system architecture and compliance procedures
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or quantitative field
- Strong proficiency in Java/C++ with multi-threading experience
- Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems
- Familiarity with Linux environments and containerization (Docker)
- Basic knowledge of financial derivatives (options, futures)
- Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines
- Problem-solving skills through competitive programming or projects