Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Systems, a leader in high-frequency trading technology, as an Equity Options Software Engineer. We're revolutionizing derivatives trading with cutting-edge low-latency systems, and we need your expertise to power our next-generation platforms. This weekend-shift role offers competitive compensation, flexible scheduling, and the opportunity to work on mission-critical systems handling billions in daily transactions.
Why Join Us?
- Work with elite engineers in state-of-the-art trading environments
- Competitive compensation with performance bonuses
- Comprehensive health benefits and 401(k) matching
- Professional development stipend for certifications
- Collaborative culture focused on innovation
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain high-performance C++/Java applications for equity options pricing and execution
- Implement low-latency FIX protocol integrations with global exchanges
- Optimize trading algorithms for microsecond-level performance
- Develop risk management systems for complex derivatives portfolios
- Collaborate with quants to model exotic option structures
- Implement real-time monitoring systems for trading infrastructure
- Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation for critical systems
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in high-frequency trading systems development
- Expert proficiency in C++ and/or Java with multithreading expertise
- Deep understanding of equity options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial)
- Experience with FIX protocol and exchange connectivity
- Strong background in low-latency system architecture
- Familiarity with Linux kernel tuning and network optimization
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Finance
- Experience with Python for data analysis and testing frameworks