Job Description
Join our elite trading technology team as an Equity Options Software Engineer in Portland's vibrant fintech ecosystem. We're revolutionizing derivatives trading platforms with cutting-edge low-latency systems and sophisticated pricing models. This night shift role offers unparalleled exposure to high-stakes financial engineering while maintaining work-life balance through our 10 PM-6 AM schedule. Collaborate with PhD quants and senior developers to build mission-critical systems handling billions in daily transactions.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement high-performance options pricing engines using C++ and Python
- Develop low-latency trading systems handling millisecond order execution
- Create real-time risk management frameworks for complex derivatives portfolios
- Optimize database queries for high-frequency options market data processing
- Build REST APIs and WebSocket connections for trading platform integrations
- Debug and resolve critical production issues during market hours
- Document system architecture and compliance requirements for audit trails
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience in financial software development, specifically equity derivatives
- Expert proficiency in C++ and Python with multithreading mastery
- Deep understanding of Black-Scholes models and volatility surfaces
- Experience with FIX protocol and exchange connectivity (NYSE, CBOE)
- Strong knowledge of Linux kernel tuning and network optimization
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related quantitative field
- Ability to work independently during night shifts with minimal supervision