Job Description
Join our elite fintech team shaping the future of financial derivatives! We're seeking a passionate Equity Options Software Engineer to architect and build cutting-edge trading platforms that handle complex financial instruments. This is your chance to work with industry experts in a fast-paced environment where innovation drives billion-dollar decisions.
Our Columbus hub combines Midwestern work ethic with Silicon Valley-level challenges. Enjoy competitive compensation, equity packages, and the opportunity to directly impact how global markets operate. We foster a collaborative culture where your ideas become reality.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement high-performance systems for equity options pricing, risk analysis, and trade execution
- Collaborate with quant analysts to translate complex financial models into scalable software solutions
- Optimize low-latency trading infrastructure handling 10,000+ transactions per second
- Develop robust APIs for seamless integration with market data feeds and broker networks
- Maintain comprehensive test coverage for mission-critical financial algorithms
- Lead code reviews and mentor junior engineers on best practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (MS preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in C++/Java/Python for high-performance financial systems
- Deep understanding of equity options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial Trees)
- Expertise in distributed systems, multithreading, and low-latency architectures
- Familiarity with FIX protocol and exchange connectivity solutions
- Proven track record in financial derivatives software development
- Strong problem-solving skills with complex mathematical concepts