Job Description
Join our elite team at Quantum Financial Technologies as an Equity Options Software Engineer, specializing in high-frequency trading systems. This weekend shift role offers the unique opportunity to architect and deploy mission-critical software that powers global derivatives markets. You'll work in a cutting-edge environment where innovation meets financial engineering, collaborating with top-tier quants and traders to optimize option pricing models and trading algorithms.
We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible weekend schedule (Sat-Sun) that provides exceptional work-life balance. Our Denver campus features state-of-the-art facilities and a culture of technical excellence.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement low-latency systems for equity options pricing and execution
- Develop sophisticated algorithms for volatility modeling and risk management
- Optimize C++/Java trading platforms for weekend market operations
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to enhance option pricing models
- Ensure 99.99% system reliability for weekend trading sessions
- Implement real-time data processing for global derivatives markets
- Lead code reviews and performance tuning initiatives
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience in C++/Java for high-frequency trading systems
- Expertise in options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial, Monte Carlo)
- Strong background in Linux kernel-level optimization
- Proficiency with FIX protocol and market data feeds
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field
- Experience with distributed systems and microservices architecture
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements for derivatives trading