Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Solutions as a Senior Equity Options Software Engineer and architect the next generation of high-frequency trading platforms. We're seeking a visionary engineer to develop low-latency systems that power institutional equity derivatives trading operations. You'll collaborate with quant analysts and traders to transform complex financial models into production-grade software solutions.
Our Wichita hub offers a unique blend of financial innovation and Midwestern work-life balance. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies including C++, Python, and custom FIX protocols while building systems that process millions of transactions daily. We provide comprehensive benefits including equity participation and continuous learning opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement real-time options pricing engines with sub-microsecond latency
- Develop risk management frameworks for complex derivatives portfolios
- Create market data ingestion systems handling 10M+ messages/sec
- Optimize trading algorithms using hardware acceleration technologies
- Collaborate with quants to translate mathematical models into production code
- Implement comprehensive testing frameworks for trading systems
- Lead architectural decisions for distributed trading infrastructure
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering; Master's preferred
- 5+ years experience in low-latency financial systems development
- Expert proficiency in C++ and Python with multithreading mastery
- Deep understanding of Black-Scholes and Monte Carlo pricing models
- Experience with FIX protocol and exchange connectivity
- Knowledge of options Greeks (Delta, Gamma, Vega, Theta) and hedging strategies
- Proven track record optimizing trading systems for throughput/latency