Job Description
Join our dynamic fintech team as a Part-Time Software Engineer specializing in Equity Options solutions. We're revolutionizing derivatives trading technology with cutting-edge platforms used by global financial institutions. This remote-friendly role offers flexible hours while working on mission-critical systems that power multi-billion-dollar markets. Collaborate with quant analysts and traders to build scalable, low-latency software that drives innovation in options pricing and risk management. Perfect for experienced engineers seeking impactful part-time work in the heart of SF's tech scene.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement high-performance algorithms for options pricing models and risk analytics
- Develop microservices for real-time options trading platforms using Java/C++
- Integrate with market data feeds to support Black-Scholes and Monte Carlo simulations
- Optimize system latency for high-frequency trading operations
- Collaborate with quants to validate financial models and backtesting frameworks
- Document code and technical specifications for regulatory compliance
- Debug and resolve production issues in live trading environments
Qualifications
- 5+ years in software engineering with focus on financial technology
- Expertise in C++, Java, or Python for quantitative systems
- Deep understanding of equity derivatives and options pricing theory
- Experience with low-latency trading systems and FIX protocols
- Strong knowledge of Linux, Kubernetes, and cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP)
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements (SEC, FINRA)
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field
- Portfolio demonstrating derivatives software projects