Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Technologies as a Weekend Equity Options Software Engineer and revolutionize derivative trading systems. We're seeking a passionate engineer to build high-performance platforms that power global financial markets. This weekend-based role offers competitive compensation, flexible scheduling, and the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative environment.
Our Houston team operates at the intersection of finance and technology, developing mission-critical systems for institutional clients. You'll collaborate with quantitative analysts and traders to design solutions that optimize option pricing, risk management, and trading execution. With remote-friendly flexibility and on-site collaboration options, this position provides exceptional work-life balance.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop low-latency trading systems for equity options pricing and risk analysis
- Implement complex financial algorithms using C++ and Python in Linux environments
- Optimize real-time data pipelines handling market feeds and position data
- Collaborate with quants to model volatility surfaces and Greeks calculations
- Ensure system reliability through rigorous testing, monitoring, and incident response
- Maintain clean, documented code with comprehensive unit and integration tests
- Participate in agile ceremonies and contribute to technical roadmap planning
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in high-frequency trading or financial software
- Expertise in C++, Python, and Linux system programming
- Strong understanding of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial Trees)
- Experience with FIX protocols and market data feeds (ITCH/ITCHv5.0)
- Proven track record optimizing low-latency systems (sub-microsecond targets)
- Familiarity with Git CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployment (AWS/GCP)
- Ability to work independently during weekend shifts with minimal supervision