Job Description
Join our dynamic team at FinTech Innovations Inc. as an Entry-Level Software Engineer specializing in equity options trading platforms. You'll build mission-critical systems that power financial markets, collaborating with quantitative analysts and traders to develop scalable, high-performance solutions. This is your gateway to a career at the intersection of finance and technology in Austin's thriving tech ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain C++/Java applications for equity options pricing and risk management
- Implement low-latency trading algorithms matching institutional market standards
- Integrate with FIX protocol APIs for real-time market data execution
- Design responsive UI components for options analytics dashboards using React
- Write unit tests and performance benchmarks for trading systems
- Participate in agile sprints to deliver features bi-weekly
- Debug production issues with GDB/Valgrind in Linux environments
Qualifications
- Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (2023-2024 graduates)
- Proficiency in Python, Java, or C++ with academic projects
- Familiarity with Linux command line and Git version control
- Basic understanding of financial derivatives (options, futures)
- Problem-solving skills demonstrated through competitive programming or hackathons
- Strong communication abilities for cross-functional collaboration
- 1+ internship or open-source contribution preferred
- Passion for fintech and market mechanics