Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Technologies as an Entry-Level Software Engineer and dive into the dynamic world of equity options trading platforms. We're seeking passionate innovators to build mission-critical systems that power financial markets. Our Sacramento team collaborates with top-tier quants and traders to develop scalable, low-latency solutions. Enjoy competitive benefits, mentorship from industry veterans, and opportunities to grow into specialized fintech roles.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain high-performance trading applications for equity options pricing and risk management
- Implement real-time market data processing and analytics pipelines
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design API integrations for trading platforms
- Write unit tests and documentation for financial algorithms and trading logic
- Debug and optimize C++/Python code for low-latency execution systems
- Participate in agile sprints to deliver features on tight financial deadlines
- Monitor system stability and contribute to incident response protocols
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related quantitative field
- Proficiency in C++ and/or Python with understanding of multithreading concepts
- Familiarity with Linux environments, Git, and CI/CD pipelines
- Basic knowledge of financial markets (equities, derivatives, options pricing)
- Problem-solving skills demonstrated through coding challenges or personal projects
- Ability to learn complex financial systems quickly
- Strong communication skills for technical collaboration
- 0-2 years of professional software development experience