Job Description
Join our elite fintech team as an Equity Options Software Engineer specializing in high-performance trading systems. This weekend-based role (Sat-Sun) offers a unique opportunity to architect low-latency solutions for complex derivatives platforms while enjoying competitive compensation and a flexible schedule. Collaborate with quants and traders to build mission-critical infrastructure handling billions in daily transactions.
We're seeking innovators passionate about optimizing options pricing models, market data pipelines, and risk analytics systems. Our Charlotte hub combines cutting-edge tech with Southern hospitality, offering work-life balance without compromising impact.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement high-throughput options pricing algorithms in C++/Python
- Develop low-latency market data ingestion and order execution systems
- Optimize volatility surface models and risk calculation engines
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on regulatory compliance (SEC/FINRA)
- Monitor system performance during weekend trading sessions
- Lead technical debt reduction and system modernization initiatives
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience in derivatives trading systems development
- Expertise in options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial, Monte Carlo)
- Proficiency in C++ and/or Python with multithreading experience
- Familiarity with FIX protocol and exchange connectivity
- Bachelor's in Computer Science, Math, or Finance (MS preferred)
- Strong background in market data feeds (ITCH/ITCH, Ouch)
- Experience with Kubernetes and cloud-native architectures