Job Description
Join Quantum Trading Solutions as an Entry-Level Software Engineer and dive into the high-stakes world of equity options trading platforms! We're revolutionizing financial technology with cutting-edge solutions, and we need passionate innovators like you to build the future of algorithmic trading. Our Seattle team collaborates daily with quantitative analysts to develop scalable systems handling billions in daily transactions. Enjoy mentorship from industry veterans, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities to contribute to open-source projects. If you're ready to launch your career in fintech with real-world impact, apply today!
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain low-latency trading systems for equity options pricing and risk analysis
- Collaborate with quants to implement Black-Scholes and binomial tree models in production code
- Build RESTful APIs connecting trading platforms to market data feeds (Bloomberg, Refinitiv)
- Write unit tests and integration tests ensuring 99.99% system uptime
- Optimize C++ and Python code for high-frequency trading scenarios
- Document technical architecture and contribute to code reviews
- Monitor system performance and troubleshoot production issues
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Proficiency in Python, C++, or Java with understanding of multithreading concepts
- Familiarity with Linux environments and shell scripting
- Basic knowledge of SQL and database design principles
- Understanding of data structures (trees, graphs, hash tables)
- Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines
- Strong problem-solving skills demonstrated through projects or competitions
- Interest in financial markets and derivatives trading concepts