Job Description
Join our award-winning fintech team at the intersection of finance and technology. As an Equity Options Software Engineer, you'll architect cutting-edge solutions powering institutional trading platforms in Boston's thriving financial district. Collaborate with quant analysts and traders to build real-time systems handling billions in daily transactions. Work in an agile environment using cloud-native technologies while contributing to open-source projects that shape the future of algorithmic trading.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop low-latency options pricing engines using C++/Python
- Implement risk management algorithms for complex derivatives portfolios
- Optimize FIX protocol integrations for electronic trading venues
- Create real-time market data processing pipelines with Kafka/Spark
- Develop microservices for options settlement and clearing operations
- Lead performance tuning of trading systems handling 10k+ orders/sec
- Mentor junior engineers on financial software best practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor's in CS/Engineering; advanced degree preferred
- 5+ years experience in high-frequency trading systems
- Expertise in options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Monte Carlo)
- Proficiency in multithreaded C++ and concurrent programming
- Strong knowledge of FIX protocol and exchange connectivity
- Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP) and containerization
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (SEC, MiFID II)
- Track record optimizing systems for microsecond latency