Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Solutions, a leader in algorithmic trading, as we revolutionize equity options markets. We seek a brilliant Software Engineer to design and build ultra-low-latency trading platforms that process millions of transactions daily. In this high-impact role, you'll collaborate with world-class quants and traders to develop mission-critical systems that drive our competitive edge.
Our Dallas hub offers a dynamic, innovation-driven environment where your expertise in distributed systems will directly shape the future of financial technology. You'll tackle complex challenges in real-time pricing, risk modeling, and market data processing while working with cutting-edge technologies.
Responsibilities
- Architect and implement high-performance options pricing engines using C++/Python
- Design low-latency trading systems handling >1M messages/second
- Optimize FIX protocol implementations for options exchange connectivity
- Develop risk management frameworks for complex derivatives portfolios
- Create real-time analytics dashboards for trading operations
- Automate regression testing for trading strategies across 50+ global markets
- Mentor junior engineers on financial software best practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering (MS preferred)
- 4+ years experience in low-latency financial systems
- Expertise in C++/Python with multithreading mastery
- Deep understanding of equity options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial)
- Proven track record with FIX protocol and exchange connectivity
- Strong Linux kernel tuning experience
- Familiarity with market data protocols (ITCH/ITCHv5.0)
- Options exchange certification (CBOE, NYSE Arca) a plus