Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Systems as a Part-Time Options Trading Software Engineer and revolutionize equity derivatives technology. We're seeking a passionate innovator to build high-performance trading platforms while enjoying flexible hours. Our collaborative team combines cutting-edge fintech with agile methodologies to solve complex financial challenges. Work remotely with quarterly on-site meetups in our Philadelphia hub. This role offers competitive compensation, professional development stipends, and the chance to impact multi-billion dollar trading systems.
Why Our Engineers Thrive Here:
- Flexible 20-30 hour/week schedules
- Equity options exposure with top-tier market data
- Hybrid work model with optional in-office collaboration
- Annual tech conference and training budget
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain low-latency options pricing algorithms using C++ and Python
- Implement risk management modules for equity derivatives portfolios
- Optimize trading system performance for high-frequency options strategies
- Integrate with market data feeds (Bloomberg, Refinitiv) and FIX protocols
- Collaborate with quants to validate options pricing models
- Document technical specifications and API interfaces
- Participate in sprint planning and code review processes
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in CS, Engineering, or quantitative field
- 3+ years software development experience with financial systems
- Proficiency in C++ and Python for quantitative applications
- Familiarity with options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Monte Carlo)
- Experience with distributed systems and low-latency architectures
- Understanding of equity derivatives products and market conventions
- Strong problem-solving skills with financial mathematics
- Ability to work independently while meeting deadlines