Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Technologies, a leading innovator in fintech solutions, as a Part-Time Software Engineer specializing in equity options trading platforms. We're seeking a passionate developer to contribute to our next-generation derivatives software serving institutional clients. This role offers the flexibility of remote work with occasional on-site collaboration in our vibrant Oakland headquarters.
Our team leverages cutting-edge technologies to build low-latency trading systems that process billions in daily volume. You'll work directly with quantitative analysts and traders to solve complex financial engineering challenges while maintaining strict regulatory compliance standards.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain high-performance C++/Python modules for options pricing and risk analysis
- Implement real-time data ingestion from market feeds using FIX protocols
- Design microservices architecture for distributed trading systems
- Optimize database queries for historical options data in PostgreSQL
- Collaborate with quants to validate mathematical models in production
- Write unit/integration tests with 95%+ coverage
- Document APIs and system architecture for cross-team alignment
Qualifications
- Bachelor's in Computer Science, Mathematics, or equivalent experience
- 3+ years in C++/Python development for financial systems
- Deep understanding of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial)
- Experience with FIX protocol and market data APIs
- Proficiency in Linux environments and containerization (Docker)
- Strong debugging skills in low-latency trading systems
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements (SEC, FINRA)