Job Description
Join our elite team at Quantum Financial Solutions as a Senior Equity Options Software Engineer and revolutionize the derivatives trading landscape. We're seeking a visionary engineer to design and implement high-performance trading systems that power our institutional equity options desk. This immediate hire opportunity offers unparalleled career growth in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your work directly impacts multi-billion dollar portfolios.
As a key member of our FinTech innovation hub, you'll collaborate with quantitative analysts and traders to build scalable solutions using cutting-edge technologies. Our Houston campus features state-of-the-art trading floors and flexible work arrangements, including hybrid options. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and relocation assistance for top-tier talent nationwide.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop low-latency trading systems for equity options execution and risk management
- Implement complex financial algorithms for options pricing and Greeks calculation
- Optimize system performance for high-frequency trading environments
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate market data feeds and exchange connectivity
- Lead code reviews and contribute to technical architecture decisions
- Maintain and enhance existing options trading platforms with new features
- Ensure regulatory compliance and system reliability through rigorous testing
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in C++/Java development for financial systems
- Deep understanding of equity options pricing models and market mechanics
- Expertise in low-latency systems and high-frequency trading architectures
- Proficiency with Linux, multithreading, and network programming
- Strong problem-solving skills for complex financial algorithm implementation
- Experience with FIX protocol and exchange connectivity solutions
- Knowledge of Python for quantitative analysis and prototyping