Job Description
Join our elite team at Quantum Financial Systems to architect and deploy high-performance trading systems for the global equity options market. We're seeking a passionate Senior Software Engineer to revolutionize algorithmic trading infrastructure in the vibrant tech hub of New Orleans. This role offers the unique opportunity to work directly with quantitative analysts and traders to build mission-critical systems handling billions in daily transactions. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to shape the future of fintech innovation.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement low-latency trading systems for equity options pricing and execution
- Develop real-time risk management algorithms for complex derivatives portfolios
- Collaborate with quants to model volatility surfaces and option pricing strategies
- Optimize FIX protocol integrations for global exchange connectivity
- Lead performance tuning of distributed systems handling high-frequency market data
- Implement robust audit trails and compliance frameworks for regulatory reporting
- Mentor junior engineers on best practices in financial software development
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in C++ or Java for high-frequency trading systems
- Deep understanding of equity options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Monte Carlo)
- Expertise in low-latency architectures and market data protocols (FIX, OUCH)
- Proficiency in Linux kernel tuning and network optimization
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (SEC, MiFID II)
- Strong background in multithreaded programming and concurrent systems
- Experience with cloud deployment (AWS/Azure) for financial applications