Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Technologies, a leading fintech innovator, as we revolutionize equity options trading platforms. We seek a brilliant Software Engineer to design and build high-performance trading systems that process millions of transactions daily. In this role, you'll collaborate with top-tier quants and traders to develop cutting-edge solutions for complex derivatives pricing, risk management, and market-making algorithms. Our Boston hub offers unparalleled access to the financial industry's brightest minds and a culture that values technical excellence and innovation.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement low-latency trading systems for equity options pricing and execution
- Develop distributed architectures handling high-throughput market data and order flows
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to model complex derivatives pricing algorithms
- Optimize system performance for microsecond-level trading operations
- Build robust risk management frameworks for options portfolios
- Implement real-time analytics for market volatility and position management
- Maintain and enhance existing C++/Python-based trading infrastructure
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (MS preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in high-performance trading systems development
- Expert proficiency in C++ and/or Python with multi-threading expertise
- Deep understanding of equity options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial, Monte Carlo)
- Experience with Linux kernel-level optimization and network programming
- Familiarity with FIX protocol and electronic trading standards
- Strong background in distributed systems and low-latency architectures
- Knowledge of financial regulations (SEC, FINRA) for derivatives trading