Job Description
Join our elite financial technology team as an Equity Options Software Engineer. This weekend-based remote role offers the perfect blend of high finance and cutting-edge technology. You'll architect low-latency trading systems that power global equity derivatives markets while enjoying a flexible weekend schedule. Collaborate with quantitative analysts and traders to build mission-critical platforms handling billions in daily transactions. Our culture values innovation, work-life balance, and professional growth in the heart of Milwaukee's burgeoning fintech scene.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement high-performance options pricing engines in C++/Java
- Develop real-time risk management systems for equity derivatives portfolios
- Optimize trading algorithms for millisecond execution in weekend markets
- Build scalable APIs connecting options platforms to exchanges
- Collaborate with quants to model volatility surfaces and Greeks
- Maintain compliance with SEC/FINRA derivatives regulations
- Lead code reviews for mission-critical financial systems
Qualifications
- Bachelor's in CS/Engineering + 5+ years options/derivatives experience
- Expertise in C++/Java with multithreading and low-latency systems
- Deep understanding of Black-Scholes, binomial trees, and Monte Carlo methods
- Familiarity with FIX protocol and exchange connectivity
- Experience with Kubernetes/Docker for financial services deployments
- Strong knowledge of Linux kernel tuning for HFT environments
- Certification in financial risk management (FRM/CFA) preferred