Job Description
Join our dynamic fintech team as a Part-Time Equity Options Software Engineer! We're revolutionizing derivatives trading platforms and seeking a skilled professional to develop cutting-edge solutions for equity options pricing and risk management. This hybrid role offers flexibility while tackling complex financial algorithms in a collaborative environment.
Our Oakland-based firm specializes in institutional-grade trading software used by leading financial institutions. You'll work directly with quantitative analysts and traders to build scalable systems handling high-frequency options data. Enjoy competitive compensation, flexible hours, and the opportunity to shape the future of fintech.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement low-latency options pricing models using Java/C++
- Develop real-time risk analytics systems for equity derivatives portfolios
- Integrate with market data feeds (Bloomberg, Refinitiv) for options chains
- Create automated testing frameworks for financial algorithms
- Optimize performance for high-throughput options trading systems
- Collaborate with quants to validate mathematical models in production
- Document technical specifications for compliance requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Finance, or related field
- 3+ years experience in financial software development
- Expertise in options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial Trees)
- Proficiency in Java, Python, or C++ with multithreading
- Experience with market data APIs and FIX protocols
- Familiarity with Linux environments and cloud deployment (AWS/GCP)
- Strong understanding of financial derivatives and risk metrics
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision