Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Solutions as a Weekend Equity Options Software Engineer and revolutionize derivatives trading technology. We're seeking a talented developer to build high-performance systems powering our equity options platform. This weekend-based role offers unparalleled work-life balance while tackling complex financial engineering challenges in a cutting-edge environment.
You'll collaborate with top-tier quants and traders to design, implement, and optimize critical components of our options pricing and risk management systems. Our Chicago team operates in a state-of-the-art facility with modern amenities and flexible scheduling.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop low-latency trading systems for equity options pricing and execution
- Implement sophisticated algorithms for volatility modeling and risk analytics
- Optimize C++/Python code for high-frequency derivatives trading environments
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to translate mathematical models into production code
- Ensure system reliability through rigorous testing, debugging, and performance tuning
- Document architecture and maintain codebase in compliance with FINRA regulations
- Participate in weekend on-call rotation for critical system maintenance
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field
- 3+ years experience in C++ and Python for financial systems
- Deep understanding of equity options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Monte Carlo)
- Proficiency with Linux environments and multithreaded programming
- Familiarity with FIX protocol and exchange connectivity
- Strong knowledge of data structures and algorithm optimization
- Experience with SQL and time-series databases
- FINRA Series 55 or willingness to obtain