Job Description
Join our elite night shift team and revolutionize equity options trading technology! We're seeking a passionate Software Engineer to design and build high-performance trading platforms that power Wall Street's most complex financial instruments. This critical role offers the unique opportunity to work during off-peak hours while developing mission-critical systems for global financial markets. Enjoy competitive compensation, flexible scheduling, and the chance to shape the future of fintech innovation.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement low-latency software for equity options pricing and risk management systems
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to translate complex financial models into scalable code
- Optimize trading algorithms for microsecond-level performance in high-volume markets
- Develop robust APIs connecting trading platforms to exchanges and clearinghouses
- Monitor and troubleshoot production systems during active trading hours
- Implement rigorous testing frameworks ensuring 99.99% system reliability
- Document technical specifications and contribute to architectural roadmaps
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (MS preferred)
- 4+ years of experience in C++/Java/Python development for financial systems
- Deep understanding of equity options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Monte Carlo)
- Expertise in low-latency architectures and distributed systems
- Familiarity with FIX protocol and market data feeds
- Strong background in multithreading and concurrency optimization
- Experience with Linux kernel tuning and high-frequency trading environments
- Ability to thrive in night shift operations with minimal supervision