Job Description
We are looking for a talented and motivated Software Engineer to join our elite trading team. You will be responsible for building and maintaining the infrastructure that powers our equity options trading algorithms. This is a unique opportunity to work in a high-performance environment with a competitive equity package.
Location & Shift: We are hiring for our operations center in Virginia, with a flexible schedule. We are also open to candidates in Portland, OR who can accommodate a night shift rotation to support global market overlaps.
Key Highlights:
- Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
- Significant equity and stock options.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Night shift premium pay.
Join us and shape the future of financial technology.
Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize low-latency trading systems for equity options markets.
- Ensure high availability and fault tolerance of trading infrastructure during critical market hours.
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to translate pricing models into executable code.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code using modern engineering practices.
- Debug complex issues in distributed systems and perform root cause analysis.
- Mentor junior developers and participate in code reviews to maintain code quality standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 3+ years of professional experience in software development, preferably in fintech or high-frequency trading.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python, or Java.
- Deep understanding of financial markets, specifically equity options and market microstructure.
- Must be available to work the night shift (e.g., 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM EST) or be willing to relocate to our Virginia office.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.