Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Technologies as an Equity Options Software Engineer and revolutionize derivative trading systems. We're seeking a visionary developer to architect low-latency platforms handling $10B+ in daily equity options volume. Collaborate with Wall Street's brightest minds to build the next generation of algorithmic trading engines. This hybrid role offers unparalleled exposure to high-stakes financial markets while working with cutting-edge technologies in our Manhattan headquarters and Miami Innovation Hub.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement high-performance trading systems for equity options pricing and execution
- Develop real-time risk management algorithms handling complex option Greeks
- Optimize market data processing for sub-microsecond latency requirements
- Build distributed systems supporting 10K+ concurrent trading operations
- Create robust API interfaces connecting to exchanges, brokers, and client platforms
- Implement machine learning models for volatility surface prediction
- Lead code reviews and architectural discussions across multi-site teams
Qualifications
- 5+ years in C++/Python development with financial systems experience
- Expertise in options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial, Monte Carlo)
- Proficiency in Linux kernel tuning and network protocol optimization
- Strong background in distributed systems and message queues (Kafka, FIX)
- Experience with low-latency frameworks (Boost.Asio, DPDK)
- Bachelor's in CS/Engineering from top-tier institution; MS/PhD preferred
- FINRA Series 7/63 certifications or willingness to obtain