Job Description
Join our elite fintech team building next-generation equity options trading platforms. We're seeking a visionary Software Engineer to architect high-performance systems that process billions in daily derivatives trades. This role combines deep financial market expertise with cutting-edge technology to revolutionize options trading workflows.
At Quantum Financial Technologies, you'll collaborate with top-tier quants and traders to solve complex problems in low-latency execution, risk modeling, and market data analytics. Our culture values innovation, intellectual rigor, and technical excellence—perfect for engineers who thrive on challenging problems.
We offer comprehensive benefits including equity grants, unlimited PTO, and flexible hybrid work arrangements. Located in Manhattan's Financial District, our state-of-the-art facilities foster collaboration and professional growth.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop ultra-low-latency trading systems for equity options execution
- Implement complex pricing models and risk management algorithms in Java/C++
- Optimize market data pipelines handling 10M+ messages/sec
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to model volatility surfaces and Greeks
- Build resilient microservices for order management and clearing workflows
- Lead code reviews and technical architecture decisions
- Automate testing infrastructure for mission-critical trading components
Qualifications
- Bachelor's in CS/Engineering (MS preferred) from top-tier university
- 5+ years experience in high-frequency trading or fintech
- Expert proficiency in Java/C++ with multithreading mastery
- Deep understanding of equity options pricing and market structures
- Experience with FIX protocol and exchange connectivity
- Proven track record optimizing for sub-microsecond latency
- Familiarity with Kubernetes, Kafka, and cloud-native architectures
- Strong problem-solving skills with competitive programming background