Job Description
Join our award-winning fintech team as an Equity Options Software Engineer in Milwaukee! We're revolutionizing options trading platforms with cutting-edge technology and seek a passionate developer to design, build, and optimize high-performance trading systems. Collaborate with top-tier quants and traders to architect solutions that drive market innovation. Enjoy competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and the opportunity to work on mission-critical systems that impact global financial markets.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop low-latency trading systems for equity options execution and risk management
- Implement real-time market data processing and analytics pipelines
- Optimize C++/Java code for high-frequency trading environments
- Collaborate with traders to translate complex strategies into technical specifications
- Ensure system reliability through rigorous testing and monitoring
- Lead architectural decisions for microservices-based trading infrastructure
- Mentor junior engineers and conduct code reviews
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years experience in financial software development
- Expertise in C++/Java with multithreading and low-latency optimization
- Deep understanding of equity options pricing models and market mechanics
- Proficiency with FIX protocol and exchange connectivity
- Experience with Linux kernel tuning and performance profiling
- Strong problem-solving skills for complex trading system challenges
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements (SEC, FINRA)