Job Description
Join our pioneering FinTech team as an Equity Options Software Engineer and launch your career in financial technology! We're seeking passionate beginners to build cutting-edge trading platforms that power global markets. No experience required – we provide comprehensive training and mentorship to accelerate your growth. Work remotely from anywhere or collaborate in our vibrant Long Beach office with ocean views. Enjoy competitive benefits, flexible scheduling, and opportunities to work with real-world financial data and high-performance systems.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain equity options trading algorithms using Python/C++
- Build low-latency data pipelines for market feeds and option pricing models
- Implement risk management systems for complex derivatives portfolios
- Collaborate with quants to design and backtest option strategies
- Optimize software performance for high-frequency trading environments
- Create unit tests and documentation for financial software modules
- Participate in agile sprints with senior engineers and traders
Qualifications
- Recent graduate or career-changer with Bachelor's in CS/Engineering/Finance
- Strong problem-solving skills and passion for financial markets
- Proficiency in Python, Java, or C++ (self-taught projects acceptable)
- Basic understanding of data structures, algorithms, and OOP principles
- Ability to learn quickly in fast-paced technical environments
- Comfort working with Linux, Git, and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP)
- Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration