Job Description
Join our dynamic team as a Part-Time Software Engineer specializing in Equity Options platforms. We're revolutionizing derivative trading technology for financial institutions and need your expertise to build scalable, high-performance solutions. This flexible role offers the perfect opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge fintech while maintaining work-life balance.
Our Oakland-based startup offers competitive compensation, remote work flexibility, and exposure to high-stakes financial systems. Collaborate with senior developers to design, implement, and maintain options pricing engines, risk management tools, and trading interfaces.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain C++/Python modules for options pricing algorithms and risk analytics
- Integrate real-time market data feeds (Bloomberg, Refinitiv) into trading platforms
- Implement low-latency order execution systems for options strategies
- Create unit tests and performance benchmarks for core trading components
- Document APIs and technical specifications for compliance teams
- Collaborate with quants to validate mathematical models in production
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field
- 3+ years experience in C++ and/or Python for financial software
- Deep understanding of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial Trees)
- Familiarity with FIX protocol and market data standards
- Proficiency in Linux environments and containerization (Docker)
- Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP)
- Strong analytical skills with attention to numerical precision