Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Technologies as a Senior Equity Options Software Engineer and architect the next generation of high-frequency trading platforms. Our Portland-based team pioneers low-latency systems that process billions of derivatives transactions daily. You'll collaborate with elite quants and traders to build mission-critical infrastructure powering global equity options markets.
We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a culture of innovation in the heart of Portland's thriving tech district. Shape the future of financial technology while enjoying Oregon's unparalleled work-life balance.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop low-latency C++/Python systems for equity options pricing and risk management
- Optimize trading algorithms for microsecond execution in electronic markets
- Implement real-time analytics for volatility surfaces and Greeks calculations
- Lead architecture decisions for distributed options trading platforms
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver regulatory-compliant solutions
- Mentor junior engineers on financial domain knowledge and system design
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience in high-performance financial systems development
- Expert proficiency in C++ and Python with multithreading mastery
- Deep understanding of equity options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Monte Carlo)
- Proven track record with low-latency networking (FIX protocol, FPGAs)
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (SEC, FINRA) for derivatives trading
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related quantitative field
- Experience with cloud-native deployment (AWS/GCP) and Kubernetes