Job Description
Join our elite fintech team at Quantum Trading Systems, where we revolutionize equity derivatives technology. We're seeking a brilliant Software Engineer to architect and build high-performance trading platforms for institutional clients. Our Baltimore-based hub combines cutting-edge innovation with East Coast financial expertise, offering unparalleled career growth in a dynamic, collaborative environment. You'll work directly with quants and traders to solve complex market challenges using state-of-the-art tools and methodologies.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement low-latency options pricing engines using C++ and Python
- Develop real-time risk management systems for complex derivatives portfolios
- Create microservices architecture for scalable trading workflows
- Optimize market data pipelines for high-frequency options trading
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to model exotic option structures
- Implement regulatory compliance frameworks for derivatives trading
- Lead code reviews and contribute to technical strategy discussions
Qualifications
- Bachelor's in Computer Science or equivalent with 5+ years experience
- Expertise in C++ and Python for high-performance systems
- Deep understanding of equity derivatives pricing models (Black-Scholes, Monte Carlo)
- Proven experience with low-latency trading systems and FIX protocols
- Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud-native architectures
- Strong background in multi-threaded programming and concurrency
- Knowledge of options market structure and exchange connectivity