Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Systems as a Weekend Shift Equity Options Software Engineer and revolutionize the future of derivatives trading. We're seeking a visionary engineer to build mission-critical systems for our institutional clients, leveraging cutting-edge technology in options pricing, risk management, and high-frequency trading. This hybrid role offers unparalleled work-life balance with 3-day weekends while tackling complex financial challenges at the intersection of finance and technology. You'll collaborate with elite quants and traders to develop scalable solutions that process billions in daily transaction volume. Our Boston-based team combines the prestige of financial innovation with the flexibility of remote work, backed by industry-leading benefits and career growth opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain low-latency trading platforms for equity options derivatives
- Implement complex options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial, Monte Carlo) in C++/Python
- Optimize trading algorithms for millisecond execution across global markets
- Build risk management systems for portfolio hedging and exposure analysis
- Develop real-time monitoring tools for trading anomalies and market volatility
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance trading strategies and market data ingestion
- Maintain compliance with SEC/FINRA regulations for derivatives trading systems
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Finance (MS/MBA preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in high-frequency trading or financial software development
- Expert proficiency in C++ and Python with strong multithreading skills
- Deep understanding of equity options pricing models and derivatives markets
- Experience with Linux kernel optimization and network protocol tuning
- Familiarity with FIX protocol and market data feeds (ITCH/ITCH 5.0)
- Strong background in low-latency system architecture and microservices
- Ability to work independently during weekend shifts with minimal supervision