Job Description
Join our elite team at Quantum Financial Technologies as an Equity Options Software Engineer on a weekend shift. You'll architect and develop high-performance trading platforms that power global financial markets. This hybrid role requires on-site presence in our New York headquarters during critical market hours. Collaborate with quant analysts and traders to build real-time systems handling millions of transactions daily. We offer competitive compensation, cutting-edge technology stack, and opportunities to shape the future of fintech.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement low-latency trading systems for equity options derivatives
- Develop real-time risk management algorithms and market data processing pipelines
- Collaborate with traders to refine platform requirements and feature implementations
- Optimize system performance for high-frequency trading environments
- Implement rigorous testing protocols for mission-critical financial applications
- Monitor and troubleshoot production systems during weekend trading sessions
- Document technical specifications and contribute to code review processes
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (MS preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in C++/Python development for financial systems
- Deep understanding of equity options pricing models and trading workflows
- Expertise in high-performance computing and distributed systems
- Experience with FIX protocol and market data feeds (Bloomberg, Refinitiv)
- Strong problem-solving skills in real-time trading environments
- Weekend shift availability (Sat-Sun 6AM-2PM EST)
- Proficiency in Linux environments and containerization technologies