Job Description
Join our elite financial technology team as an Equity Options Software Engineer and revolutionize derivatives trading systems. This weekend-based role offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to work at the intersection of finance and cutting-edge technology. You'll develop mission-critical software that powers complex options pricing models and high-frequency trading platforms for institutional clients. Our Denver hub provides a collaborative environment where innovation thrives, and your contributions will directly impact global financial markets.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement low-latency trading systems for equity derivatives
- Develop and maintain options pricing models using stochastic calculus and Monte Carlo methods
- Optimize algorithms for high-frequency options trading strategies
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to validate risk models
- Build robust APIs connecting trading platforms to market data feeds
- Implement real-time risk management systems for options portfolios
- Document technical specifications and conduct code reviews
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Finance
- 3+ years experience in C++ or Java for financial systems
- Expertise in options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial Trees)
- Proficiency with Linux, multi-threading, and low-latency programming
- Familiarity with FIX protocol and market data standards
- Strong understanding of financial derivatives and trading concepts
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP) and containerization
- Ability to work independently during weekend shifts (Sat-Sun)