Job Description
Join our elite fintech team as a Part-Time Equity Options Software Engineer and revolutionize derivative trading systems. We're seeking a visionary developer to architect low-latency platforms that power institutional options trading in Seattle's dynamic financial hub. Collaborate with quants and traders to transform complex financial models into scalable, high-performance solutions.
Why FinTech Innovations? We're pioneers in algorithmic trading infrastructure, offering flexible remote work, cutting-edge tech stacks, and exposure to billion-dollar markets. Our Seattle office boasts panoramic views of Elliott Bay and a culture where innovation thrives.
This 20-25 hour/week role combines deep finance domain expertise with hardcore software engineering. You'll build mission-critical systems where microsecond optimizations translate directly to market advantage.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement real-time options pricing engines using C++/Python
- Develop high-performance trading APIs with sub-microsecond latency requirements
- Optimize risk calculation models for exotic equity derivatives
- Integrate market data feeds (Bloomberg, Refinitiv) into trading workflows
- Build robust backtesting frameworks for options strategies
- Collaborate with quants to translate mathematical models into production code
- Implement circuit breakers and risk monitoring systems
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering; advanced degree preferred
- 3+ years experience in financial software development
- Expertise in C++ and Python with multithreading mastery
- Deep understanding of Black-Scholes and volatility surfaces
- Proven track record optimizing low-latency trading systems
- Familiarity with FIX protocol and market data protocols
- Experience with Linux kernel tuning and network optimization
- Strong knowledge of options Greeks and risk metrics