Job Description
Join our elite team building next-generation equity derivatives trading platforms at the intersection of finance and technology. We seek a visionary Software Engineer to architect low-latency systems processing millions of transactions daily in the high-stakes options market. Work with cutting-edge technologies to optimize trading algorithms, enhance risk management models, and deliver mission-critical solutions for global investment banks and hedge funds.
Why Join Us? Competitive compensation, equity participation, flexible hybrid work, and unparalleled exposure to the derivatives trading ecosystem. Collaborate with Ph.D. quants and senior engineers in our state-of-the-art Manhattan office.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement high-performance trading systems for equity options pricing, execution, and risk management
- Develop real-time market data processing pipelines handling tick-level equity derivatives feeds
- Optimize C++/Java-based core trading engine for microsecond latency requirements
- Build scalable APIs connecting trading platforms to exchange gateways and clearing systems
- Collaborate with quantitative researchers to implement complex options valuation models
- Ensure system resilience through rigorous stress testing and failover mechanisms
- Maintain compliance with SEC/FINRA regulations for derivatives trading systems
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience in high-frequency trading systems or financial software development
- Expertise in C++ and Java with proven low-latency system optimization
- Deep understanding of equity derivatives pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial Trees)
- Proficiency in Linux kernel tuning and network protocol optimization
- Familiarity with FIX protocol and exchange connectivity (CME, ICE, NYSE)
- Experience with cloud-native deployments (AWS/GCP Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering from top-tier institution