Job Description
Join our elite financial technology team as an Equity Options Software Engineer on our night shift rotation. You'll architect and maintain high-performance trading systems that power global derivatives markets at Fortune 500 institutions. This role offers unmatched exposure to complex financial algorithms while working alongside industry experts in a collaborative, 24/7 operations environment. Perfect for night owls who thrive in high-stakes, mission-critical settings.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement low-latency options pricing models using C++ and Python
- Develop real-time risk management systems for equity derivatives portfolios
- Collaborate with traders to translate market requirements into technical specifications
- Monitor and optimize trading infrastructure during overnight market sessions
- Lead incident response for production systems during off-hours trading
- Conduct code reviews and mentor junior engineers on night shift team
- Document complex financial software workflows and compliance procedures
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience in C++/Python development for financial systems
- Expert knowledge of equity options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial)
- Proficiency in Linux environments and high-frequency trading protocols
- Experience with FIX protocol and market data feeds (Bloomberg, Refinitiv)
- Strong understanding of options Greeks and risk analytics
- Ability to work independently during overnight market hours (9 PM - 6 AM)
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related quantitative field