Job Description
Join our elite night shift team at FinTech Innovations Inc., where cutting-edge technology meets high-stakes finance. We're seeking a brilliant Equity Options Software Engineer to architect and deploy low-latency trading systems that power global markets. This is your chance to work on mission-critical infrastructure handling billions in daily transactions while enjoying Portland's vibrant tech ecosystem. Our night shift offers premium compensation, flexible scheduling, and unparalleled career growth in derivatives technology.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement high-performance software for equity options pricing, risk management, and execution systems
- Develop and optimize real-time trading algorithms handling microsecond-level latency requirements
- Collaborate with quants and traders to translate complex financial models into scalable code
- Build robust monitoring and alerting systems for 24/7 trading operations
- Lead code reviews and ensure compliance with financial regulatory standards
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues during market hours
- Mentor junior engineers on financial domain knowledge and system architecture
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field (MS/PhD preferred)
- 5+ years experience in C++/Python development for financial systems
- Deep understanding of equity options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial, Monte Carlo)
- Expertise in low-latency systems, network programming, and high-frequency trading
- Proficiency with Linux, TCP/IP, and market data protocols (FIX, OUCH)
- Experience with distributed systems, messaging queues (Kafka), and cloud infrastructure
- Strong problem-solving skills with ability to perform under market pressure