Job Description
Join a pioneering fintech firm at the intersection of high-frequency trading and software engineering. We're seeking a brilliant Equity Options Software Engineer to architect low-latency trading platforms that process millions of transactions daily. You'll collaborate with PhD quants and Wall Street veterans to build mission-critical systems powering global derivatives markets. This is your chance to shape the future of quantitative finance while working in Boston's vibrant innovation hub.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement high-performance trading systems for equity options pricing and risk management
- Optimize C++/Java codebases for microsecond-level execution in Linux environments
- Develop real-time analytics dashboards using Python and machine learning frameworks
- Integrate FIX protocol APIs with exchange connectivity solutions
- Conduct rigorous backtesting of quantitative strategies using historical market data
- Maintain 99.99% uptime for mission-critical trading infrastructure
- Mentor junior engineers on financial modeling best practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor's in Computer Science, Mathematics, or equivalent (MS/PhD preferred)
- 5+ years experience in low-latency systems development
- Expertise in C++ and/or Java with STL/Boost proficiency
- Deep understanding of equity options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Monte Carlo)
- Strong Linux systems programming and kernel-level optimization
- Familiarity with FIX protocol and exchange connectivity protocols
- Experience with market data feeds (ITCH/ITCHv5.0, OUCH)
- Portfolio demonstrating complex algorithmic projects