Job Description
Join our elite team of financial engineers at Quantum Trading Solutions, where we pioneer next-generation equity options trading platforms. We're seeking a brilliant Senior Software Engineer to architect and build ultra-low-latency systems that process billions in daily options transactions. This is your chance to work with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative, fast-paced environment at the intersection of finance and technology.
Our Minneapolis headquarters offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to shape the future of algorithmic trading. We value innovation, technical excellence, and continuous learning.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop high-performance trading systems for equity options pricing and risk management
- Optimize C++/Java code for microsecond-level latency in market data processing
- Implement robust risk models and valuation algorithms for complex derivatives
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to translate financial models into production code
- Own full lifecycle development from design through deployment and monitoring
- Lead code reviews and mentor junior engineers on best practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (MS preferred)
- 5+ years experience in low-latency trading systems or financial software
- Expert proficiency in C++ and/or Java with deep understanding of concurrency
- Strong knowledge of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial Trees)
- Experience with market data protocols (FIX, OUCH) and exchange connectivity
- Familiarity with Linux kernel tuning and network optimization
- Proven track record of shipping mission-critical financial systems