Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Solutions as a part-time Equity Options Software Engineer and revolutionize derivative trading technology. We're seeking a visionary engineer to architect high-performance systems for options pricing and risk management platforms. Work collaboratively with quantitative analysts and traders to build cutting-edge solutions that drive market innovation. This flexible role offers the perfect blend of technical challenge and work-life balance in Seattle's thriving fintech ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement low-latency trading systems for equity options pricing algorithms
- Develop risk management frameworks for complex option portfolios using Monte Carlo simulations
- Optimize C++ and Python code for high-frequency trading environments
- Collaborate with quants to model volatility surfaces and exotic derivatives
- Integrate market data feeds (Bloomberg, Refinitiv) into real-time analytics pipelines
- Implement regulatory compliance modules for SEC and FINRA reporting
- Lead code reviews and mentor junior engineers on financial software best practices
Qualifications
- 5+ years in options trading software development or quantitative finance
- Expertise in C++/Python with multithreading and low-latency optimizations
- Deep understanding of Black-Scholes, binomial trees, and stochastic calculus
- Experience with FIX protocol and electronic trading platforms
- Proficiency in Linux, Docker, and cloud deployment (AWS/GCP)
- Strong background in financial mathematics and derivative pricing models
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Mathematics, or quantitative field
- SEC/FINRA Series 86/87 certification preferred