Job Description
Join our elite fintech team as an Equity Options Software Engineer and revolutionize derivative trading systems. We're seeking a visionary engineer to design, develop, and optimize low-latency platforms for equity options pricing and execution. This weekend shift role combines cutting-edge technology with financial innovation, offering unmatched career growth in a remote-first environment.
As a key architect in our options trading ecosystem, you'll collaborate with quantitative analysts and traders to build scalable solutions handling millions of transactions daily. Our culture champions continuous learning and technical excellence, providing access to advanced training in financial engineering and distributed systems.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement high-performance microservices for equity options pricing algorithms and risk management
- Optimize trading systems for sub-millisecond latency in real-time options markets
- Develop APIs connecting options platforms to major exchanges (NYSE, CBOE, etc.)
- Lead troubleshooting of complex options trading workflows during weekend market cycles
- Collaborate with quants to implement Black-Scholes and binomial tree models
- Create automated testing frameworks for options strategies and hedging algorithms
- Document system architectures and trading logic for regulatory compliance
Qualifications
- Bachelor's in Computer Science/Engineering (or equivalent experience) with 4+ years in fintech
- Expertise in C++/Java/Python for high-frequency trading systems
- Deep understanding of options pricing models (Greeks, volatility surfaces)
- Experience with low-latency messaging (FIX protocol, Kafka, or similar)
- Proficiency in SQL and time-series databases (InfluxDB, TimescaleDB)
- Knowledge of distributed systems (Kubernetes, gRPC) and cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP)
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements (SEC, FINRA) for options trading