Job Description
Join our elite FinTech team as an Equity Options Software Engineer! We're revolutionizing derivatives trading technology with cutting-edge solutions. This weekend shift role offers competitive compensation, flexible scheduling, and the opportunity to work at the intersection of finance and technology. Austin's vibrant tech scene provides an unmatched environment for innovation and growth.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain high-performance equity options trading platforms
- Implement complex financial algorithms for options pricing and risk management
- Collaborate with quants and traders to translate business requirements into technical solutions
- Optimize low-latency systems handling high-frequency trading operations
- Ensure regulatory compliance (SEC, FINRA) in all trading system implementations
- Lead weekend deployments and system maintenance with zero-downtime requirements
- Mentor junior engineers and conduct rigorous code reviews
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience in C++/Java/Python for financial systems
- Expertise in options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Monte Carlo)
- Strong background in distributed systems and low-latency architectures
- Familiarity with FIX protocol and trading APIs
- Experience with Linux environments and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Finance
- Proven track record in mission-critical financial software delivery
- Ability to work independently during weekend shifts with minimal supervision