Job Description
Join our elite team as a Senior Equity Options Software Engineer and architect next-generation trading systems that power global financial markets. We're seeking a visionary engineer to develop low-latency platforms handling complex derivatives pricing, risk analytics, and high-frequency trading execution. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment where your innovations directly impact multi-billion dollar portfolios.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement high-performance trading systems for equity options pricing and execution
- Develop microservices-based architecture handling 10,000+ transactions per second
- Optimize C++/Java algorithms for millisecond-level latency requirements
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to model volatility surfaces and Greeks calculations
- Implement robust risk management frameworks for complex derivatives portfolios
- Maintain compliance with SEC and FINRA regulations for electronic trading
- Mentor junior engineers on financial systems best practices
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience in C++/Java for high-frequency trading systems
- Expert knowledge of equity options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial, Monte Carlo)
- Proficiency in Linux kernel tuning and network optimization
- Familiarity with FIX protocol and market data feeds (ITCH/ITCH50)
- Strong background in multithreading and concurrent programming
- Experience with cloud-native deployments (AWS/GCP) and Kubernetes
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field