Job Description
Join our pioneering fintech team as an Equity Options Software Engineer and transform financial markets through cutting-edge technology. This weekend remote role offers the flexibility to innovate from anywhere while building mission-critical systems that power institutional trading platforms. You'll work alongside industry experts to develop low-latency options pricing models and trading infrastructure that processes billions in daily transactions. Our collaborative culture combines startup agility with enterprise resources, providing unmatched career growth opportunities in Milwaukee's thriving tech ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement high-performance options pricing algorithms using C++ and Python
- Develop microservices architecture for real-time options risk management systems
- Optimize trading engines for sub-millisecond latency in weekend market conditions
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to model complex derivatives strategies
- Implement rigorous testing frameworks for options trading systems
- Lead code reviews and mentor junior engineers on financial best practices
- Monitor system performance during weekend trading sessions
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience in C++/Python development for financial systems
- Deep understanding of equity options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial Trees)
- Expertise in low-latency trading systems and market data protocols
- Strong background in multithreading and distributed systems
- Familiarity with FIX protocol and exchange connectivity
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP) for scalable deployments
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field
- Ability to work independently during weekend shifts (Sat-Sun 8AM-4PM CST)