Job Description
Join our elite team as a Night Shift Software Engineer specializing in equity options trading systems. This high-impact role combines cutting-edge technology with financial innovation in Dallas's thriving financial district. You'll architect mission-critical platforms that power global derivatives markets while working collaboratively with quant analysts and traders during peak market hours.
We offer a dynamic night shift schedule (10 PM - 6 AM CT) with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to shape the future of algorithmic trading. Ideal candidates thrive in fast-paced environments where precision meets innovation.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain low-latency trading systems for equity options pricing and execution
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to implement complex financial models
- Optimize system performance for high-frequency trading operations
- Design robust APIs connecting trading platforms with market data feeds
- Troubleshoot and resolve critical production issues during market hours
- Implement real-time risk management frameworks for options portfolios
- Lead code reviews and contribute to technical architecture decisions
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (MS preferred)
- 3+ years experience in financial software development
- Proficiency in C++/Python with strong understanding of concurrency
- Deep knowledge of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Monte Carlo)
- Experience with FIX protocol and market data feeds (ITCH/ITCHv5.0)
- Familiarity with Linux kernel tuning and low-latency networking
- Ability to work independently during night shift hours
- Strong problem-solving skills under market pressure