Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Systems as an Entry-Level Equity Options Software Engineer and shape the future of quantitative trading technology. We're seeking passionate innovators to build cutting-edge systems that power global derivatives markets. Our Sacramento hub offers collaborative workspaces, mentorship from industry veterans, and opportunities to impact mission-critical financial platforms. Dive into high-performance computing, algorithmic trading logic, and real-time market data processing while working alongside world-class developers and quantitative analysts.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain low-latency options pricing models using Python/C++
- Implement trading algorithms for equity derivatives on Linux-based systems
- Design and optimize real-time market data processing pipelines
- Build automated testing frameworks for trading systems
- Collaborate with quants to translate mathematical models into production code
- Document system architecture and API specifications
- Participate in agile sprints and code reviews
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field
- Proficiency in Python and C++ for high-performance applications
- Understanding of basic options pricing concepts (Black-Scholes, Monte Carlo)
- Experience with Linux, Git, and CI/CD pipelines
- Familiarity with SQL and database design principles
- Strong problem-solving skills and algorithmic thinking
- Ability to learn complex financial systems quickly
- 0-2 years of professional software development experience