Job Description
Join our elite team of financial engineers at Quantum Financial Solutions, where innovation meets Wall Street. We're seeking a driven Equity Options Software Engineer to architect and deploy next-generation trading platforms during our critical night shift operations. This high-impact role offers unparalleled exposure to real-time derivatives markets while working in New Orleans' vibrant tech ecosystem. You'll collaborate with quantitative analysts and traders to build low-latency systems processing billions in daily options volume. Enjoy competitive compensation, flexible scheduling, and opportunities to shape the future of algorithmic trading.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement high-performance options pricing engines using C++ and Python
- Develop real-time risk management systems for equity derivatives portfolios
- Optimize trading algorithms for microsecond-level execution in electronic markets
- Integrate FIX protocol connectivity with global exchanges and dark pools
- Build monitoring dashboards for P&L attribution and market exposure
- Collaborate with quants to model volatility surfaces and Greeks calculations
- Lead troubleshooting of production issues during peak trading hours
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Finance, or related field (MS preferred)
- 3+ years experience in low-latency financial software development
- Expert proficiency in C++ and Python with multi-threading mastery
- Deep understanding of equity options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial)
- Familiarity with FIX protocol, OMS/EMS architectures, and market data feeds
- Experience with Linux kernel tuning and network optimization
- Proven ability to perform under pressure during market volatility
- Strong knowledge of distributed systems and cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP)