Job Description
Join our cutting-edge financial technology team as an Entry Level Equity Options Software Engineer! This is your opportunity to build high-performance trading platforms that power global markets. We offer competitive compensation, mentorship from industry veterans, and a dynamic work culture in Philadelphia's vibrant fintech hub. Perfect for recent graduates passionate about finance and software innovation.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain C++/Java applications for equity options pricing and risk management
- Integrate with FIX protocols and exchange APIs for real-time market data
- Implement quantitative models for options valuation and greeks calculation
- Optimize low-latency trading systems handling 10,000+ transactions/second
- Collaborate with quants to translate financial models into production code
- Write unit tests and documentation for regulatory compliance
- Participate in agile sprints with cross-functional teams
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field
- Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and multithreading
- Experience with C++, Java, or Python (academic projects acceptable)
- Basic understanding of financial derivatives concepts
- Knowledge of SQL and Linux environments
- Problem-solving skills through competitive programming or hackathons
- Ability to learn complex financial systems quickly