Job Description
Join our elite team at Quantum Financial Solutions as an Equity Options Software Engineer in Houston. We're seeking a high-caliber developer to build low-latency trading systems for equity derivatives. This immediate hire opportunity offers competitive compensation and the chance to work with cutting-edge financial technology in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement high-performance trading systems for equity options pricing and risk management
- Optimize algorithms for microsecond-level order execution in electronic markets
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to translate financial models into production code
- Develop robust APIs for real-time market data processing and analytics
- Ensure system reliability through rigorous testing and monitoring infrastructure
- Drive innovation in derivatives trading technology and market structure solutions
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 3+ years of experience in low-latency systems development for financial markets
- Expert proficiency in C++ and/or Java with deep understanding of concurrency
- Strong knowledge of equity derivatives pricing models and market conventions
- Experience with FIX protocol and market data feeds (ITCH/ITCHv5.0)
- Proven ability to optimize code for performance and scalability in high-throughput environments