Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Technologies as we revolutionize equity derivatives trading through cutting-edge software solutions. We're seeking a passionate Equity Options Software Engineer to design and build high-performance systems that power global financial markets. In this role, you'll collaborate with traders, quants, and engineers to develop mission-critical applications for options pricing, risk management, and trading execution. Our Indianapolis hub offers a dynamic startup culture with enterprise resources, competitive benefits, and opportunities to shape the future of fintech.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement low-latency trading systems for equity options derivatives
- Develop pricing models and risk analytics using numerical methods (Monte Carlo, PDE solvers)
- Optimize algorithms for real-time market data processing and order execution
- Build robust APIs connecting trading platforms with market data feeds
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications
- Ensure system reliability through comprehensive testing and monitoring
- Stay current with regulatory requirements (SEC, FINRA) for derivatives trading
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or quantitative field
- 5+ years experience in C++/Java/Python for financial software development
- Expertise in options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial Trees, stochastic calculus)
- Proficiency with high-performance computing and low-latency architectures
- Experience with market data feeds (ITCH/ITCH, OUCH/ITG)
- Familiarity with FIX protocol and trading systems integration
- Strong problem-solving skills with financial mathematics background