Job Description
Join our elite night shift team at Global Financial Systems Inc. to revolutionize equity options trading technology. As a Software Engineer, you'll architect high-performance systems powering multi-billion dollar derivative markets in the heart of NYC. Collaborate with quant analysts and traders to build ultra-low-latency platforms handling 50,000+ transactions per minute. This role offers hybrid work flexibility with 4x10 hour shifts (Mon-Thu 6PM-2AM) and unparalleled exposure to Wall Street's most complex financial instruments.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement distributed systems for real-time options pricing and risk analysis
- Optimize C++/Java trading engines sub-microsecond execution windows
- Develop FIX protocol integrations for global derivatives exchanges
- Create monitoring systems for 24/7 market volatility alerts
- Lead code reviews for mission-critical financial modules
- Collaborate with quants on Black-Scholes model implementations
- Maintain Linux-based trading infrastructure with Kubernetes
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience in high-frequency trading software development
- Expertise in C++, Java, and Python for financial systems
- Deep understanding of equity derivatives pricing models
- Proficiency in FIX protocol and exchange connectivity
- Strong background in low-latency network programming
- Experience with Linux kernel tuning and kernel bypass
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent