Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Technologies as a pioneering Equity Options Software Engineer and architect the next generation of high-frequency trading platforms. We're seeking a visionary engineer to build low-latency systems that power global derivatives markets in our Chicago innovation hub. Collaborate with elite quants and traders to transform complex financial models into cutting-edge software solutions. Enjoy competitive compensation, equity participation, and the opportunity to shape the future of algorithmic finance.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop microservices for equity options pricing and risk management systems
- Optimize trading algorithms for sub-microsecond latency in electronic markets
- Implement FIX protocol integrations with global exchanges and liquidity providers
- Build real-time analytics dashboards for options flow and volatility surfaces
- Lead code reviews and technical architecture for high-throughput trading systems
- Automate testing pipelines for complex financial derivatives models
- Mentor junior engineers on financial software best practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor's in CS/Engineering (MS preferred) with 5+ years in fintech
- Expertise in C++/Python for low-latency financial systems
- Deep understanding of Black-Scholes, binomial trees, and Monte Carlo methods
- Experience with market data feeds (ITCH/ITCHv5.0) and order book management
- Proficiency in Linux kernel tuning and network optimization
- Familiarity with Kubernetes, Kafka, and cloud-native architectures
- FINRA Series 99 certification (or willingness to obtain)