Job Description
Join our elite night shift team as a Software Engineer specializing in Equity Options trading systems. This high-impact role offers the opportunity to architect cutting-edge financial technology solutions in a dynamic, 24/7 trading environment. You'll develop low-latency algorithms, optimize trading platforms, and collaborate with quantitative analysts to drive innovation in derivatives markets. Perfect for tech professionals seeking high-stakes challenges and rapid career growth.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement high-performance software for equity options pricing and execution systems
- Develop low-latency trading algorithms in C++ and Python
- Optimize system architecture for millisecond-level trading operations
- Collaborate with quants to model complex derivatives pricing strategies
- Implement robust risk management protocols for options positions
- Debug and resolve critical production issues in real-time trading environments
- Maintain compliance with SEC and FINRA regulations for derivatives trading
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Finance (MS preferred)
- 5+ years experience in software development with financial systems
- Expert proficiency in C++ and Python with multithreading expertise
- Deep understanding of equity options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial)
- Experience with FIX protocol and low-latency trading systems
- Familiarity with Linux kernel optimization and network programming
- Ability to work independently during night shift hours with minimal supervision