Job Description
Join our elite night shift team at Quantum Financial Technologies as an Equity Options Software Engineer. You'll architect and deploy high-performance trading systems that process millions of derivatives transactions daily. This role offers unparalleled exposure to real-time market data, low-latency architectures, and cutting-edge financial engineering. Enjoy competitive compensation, flexible scheduling, and the opportunity to shape the future of global derivatives trading.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement low-latency options pricing and risk management systems
- Optimize C++/Java-based trading platforms for millisecond execution
- Integrate with market data feeds (NYSE, NASDAQ, CBOE) and FIX protocols
- Develop real-time analytics for options Greeks and volatility surfaces
- Collaborate with quants to implement Black-Scholes and Monte Carlo models
- Ensure 99.99% system uptime through robust error handling and failover
- Document complex financial systems for regulatory compliance (SEC, FINRA)
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience in high-frequency trading systems or derivatives platforms
- Expert proficiency in C++ and Java with multithreading mastery
- Deep understanding of equity options pricing models and market microstructure
- Experience with FIX protocol, market data gateways (Refinitiv, Bloomberg)
- Knowledge of Linux kernel tuning and network optimization (kernel bypass, RDMA)
- Familiarity with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Financial Engineering