Job Description
Join our elite financial technology team as an Equity Options Software Engineer specializing in high-frequency trading platforms. This weekend-shift role offers competitive compensation, cutting-edge projects, and the opportunity to shape the future of derivatives trading. Work in a collaborative environment where innovation meets financial engineering.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary with equity bonuses
- Weekend shift flexibility (Sat-Sun 6AM-2PM)
- 401(k) with 100% match up to 8%
- Professional development stipend
Responsibilities
- Design and implement low-latency systems for equity options pricing and execution
- Develop real-time risk management algorithms for derivatives portfolios
- Optimize trading strategies using C++ and Python
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to model market volatility
- Ensure 99.99% system uptime for weekend trading sessions
- Conduct code reviews and maintain high-quality documentation
- Automate regression testing for trading modules
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- 3+ years experience in low-latency financial systems
- Expertise in C++, Python, and Linux kernel optimization
- Strong understanding of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial)
- Proficiency with FIX protocol and market data feeds
- Experience with Kubernetes and cloud deployment (AWS/GCP)
- Familiarity with regulatory compliance (SEC, FINRA)