Job Description
Join our cutting-edge fintech team as an Equity Options Software Engineer and revolutionize derivative trading systems. This weekend-shift role combines high-stakes finance innovation with flexible remote work, offering the unique opportunity to build low-latency platforms that power global options markets. Work directly with quantitative analysts and traders to design mission-critical systems while enjoying Boston's vibrant tech scene from anywhere in the US.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop low-latency trading systems for equity options pricing and execution
- Implement options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial Trees) in high-performance C++/Java
- Optimize FIX protocol integrations for real-time order flow processing
- Collaborate with quants to translate complex mathematical models into production code
- Build risk management frameworks for options portfolios
- Ensure 99.99% system uptime during weekend market hours
- Mentor junior engineers on financial domain best practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field
- 5+ years experience in low-latency systems development
- Expert proficiency in C++ or Java with multi-threading mastery
- Deep understanding of options pricing models and derivatives
- Experience with FIX protocol and electronic trading systems
- Strong Linux kernel-level optimization skills
- Proven track record in high-frequency trading environments
- Ability to work independently during weekend shifts (Sat-Sun 6AM-2PM EST)