Job Description
Join our elite fintech team as an Equity Options Software Engineer in Chicago! This weekend-shift opportunity (Saturday-Sunday) allows you to build cutting-edge trading systems while enjoying a balanced work-life schedule. You'll work on mission-critical platforms handling billions in options transactions, collaborating with PhD quants and senior traders to develop low-latency solutions.
We're seeking a passionate engineer to design, develop, and maintain our equity options pricing engines and risk management systems. This role offers unique exposure to high-frequency trading algorithms, regulatory compliance frameworks, and distributed computing challenges in one of the world's most vibrant financial hubs.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement high-performance C++/Python systems for equity options pricing and risk analytics
- Develop real-time trading interfaces handling 10,000+ transactions per second
- Collaborate with quants to model complex derivatives (Black-Scholes, Binomial Trees)
- Optimize low-latency systems with microsecond-level execution requirements
- Ensure regulatory compliance (SEC, FINRA) in trading system architecture
- Implement robust error handling and failover mechanisms for 24/7 operations
- Conduct code reviews and mentor junior engineers on best practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering (MS preferred) with 3+ years trading systems experience
- Expert proficiency in C++ and Python with multithreading expertise
- Deep understanding of equity options pricing models and market microstructure
- Experience with FIX protocol, exchange connectivity, and market data feeds
- Strong Linux systems programming and network optimization skills
- Knowledge of high-frequency trading (HFT) architectures and co-location strategies
- Ability to work independently during weekend shifts with minimal oversight