Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Systems' elite night shift team as a Software Engineer specializing in Equity Options trading platforms. You'll architect high-performance systems that power global financial markets while enjoying unique work-life balance through our 24/5 operational model. Our Dallas-based innovation hub combines cutting-edge fintech challenges with collaborative agile methodologies. This role offers unparalleled exposure to complex derivatives systems, real-time market data processing, and high-frequency trading infrastructure.
We provide comprehensive training in options valuation models, risk analytics frameworks, and regulatory compliance protocols. Your work directly impacts institutional trading desks, hedge funds, and market makers worldwide. Our night shift schedule enables you to maximize productivity during peak market hours while maintaining daytime flexibility for personal pursuits.
Responsibilities
- Develop, test, and deploy low-latency options pricing engines and risk management systems
- Optimize trading algorithms for high-frequency options strategies using C++ and Python
- Design real-time market data pipelines handling 10M+ messages per second
- Implement regulatory compliance modules for SEC and FINRA options trading rules
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to integrate Black-Scholes and binomial tree models
- Lead incident response during extended trading hours and market volatility events
- Maintain 99.99% system uptime for mission-critical options trading platforms
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience in C++, Java, or Python for financial systems
- Expertise in equity options pricing models, volatility surfaces, and Greeks calculation
- Proven track record with low-latency trading systems and market data feeds
- Familiarity with FIX protocol and options exchange connectivity protocols
- Strong knowledge of distributed systems, Kafka, and microservices architecture
- Experience with Linux kernel tuning and performance optimization
- Ability to thrive in autonomous night shift environments with minimal supervision
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related quantitative field