Job Description
Join our elite team at Quantum Trading Solutions, where innovation meets high-stakes finance. We're seeking a brilliant Equity Options Software Engineer to revolutionize our trading platforms. This immediate hire opportunity offers competitive compensation, cutting-edge technology, and the chance to shape the future of financial technology in our state-of-the-art Virginia headquarters.
As a key player in our fintech division, you'll develop low-latency systems powering multi-billion dollar equity options trading operations. Collaborate with quant analysts, traders, and fellow engineers to build solutions that drive market leadership. Enjoy hybrid work arrangements, comprehensive benefits, and career growth in one of America's fastest-growing tech hubs.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement high-performance trading systems for equity options pricing and execution
- Optimize algorithms for millisecond-level latency in options market data processing
- Develop risk management modules for complex derivatives portfolios
- Collaborate with quants to model volatility surfaces and pricing engines
- Ensure regulatory compliance in SOX and SEC reporting frameworks
- Mentor junior engineers and conduct rigorous code reviews
- Lead architectural improvements for scalability in high-volume markets
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (MS preferred)
- 5+ years experience in C++/Java/Python for financial systems
- Deep understanding of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial)
- Expertise in low-latency networking and Linux kernel tuning
- Experience with FIX protocol and exchange connectivity
- Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases for time-series data
- Familiarity with Kubernetes and cloud-native architectures
- Strong background in multithreading and concurrent programming