Job Description
Join a leading financial technology firm in San Jose, CA, specializing in high-frequency trading and quantitative analysis. We are seeking a talented Equity Options Software Engineer to develop and maintain the pricing engines and risk management systems that power our global operations. We pride ourselves on competitive compensation and offer a weekly pay structure for our contract professionals.
Why Join Us?
- Work with cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced fintech environment.
- Competitive weekly compensation.
- Opportunity to work on complex financial models.
Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize high-performance software for pricing complex equity options and derivatives.
- Collaborate with quants and traders to translate mathematical models into production code.
- Reduce latency in execution engines to ensure competitive advantage in the market.
- Maintain and enhance existing risk management and position tracking systems.
- Participate in code reviews, architectural design, and technical troubleshooting.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Financial Engineering (Master’s preferred).
- Strong proficiency in C++ (low-level memory management and optimization) and Python.
- Deep understanding of financial markets, specifically options pricing theory (Black-Scholes, Binomial models).
- Experience with Linux environments and distributed systems.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.