Job Description
Join our pioneering financial technology team as an Equity Options Software Engineer. You'll architect and implement low-latency trading systems that power global derivatives markets. Collaborate with quantitative analysts and traders to build mission-critical platforms handling billions in daily transactions. Work in a hybrid model with our Sacramento headquarters while enjoying full remote flexibility. Ideal for engineers passionate about high-performance systems and complex financial instruments.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop real-time equity options pricing and risk management systems
- Optimize low-latency trading algorithms for OTC and exchange-listed derivatives
- Implement market data processing feeds for options chains and volatility surfaces
- Build scalable microservices architecture for options settlement and clearing workflows
- Collaborate with quants to model Black-Scholes and exotic option pricing
- Ensure regulatory compliance (SEC, FINRA) for derivatives trading platforms
- Lead code reviews and mentor junior engineers in best practices
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience in C++/Java with derivatives trading systems
- Expertise in equity options pricing models and volatility surfaces
- Proficiency in high-frequency trading (HFT) infrastructure design
- Strong understanding of FIX protocol and market data feeds
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP) for financial applications
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (Dodd-Frank, MiFID II)
- Track record of optimizing systems for microsecond latency