Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Systems' elite trading technology team as we revolutionize options markets with cutting-edge software solutions. We're seeking a passionate Senior Equity Options Software Engineer to design, develop, and deploy low-latency systems that power global derivatives trading operations. This immediate hire opportunity offers competitive compensation, significant equity, and the chance to work alongside industry pioneers in Boston's thriving fintech ecosystem.
Why Join Us?
- Shape next-gen options pricing and execution platforms
- Collaborate with PhD quants and senior engineers
- Flexible hybrid work model with top-tier benefits
- Direct impact on $1B+ daily trading volume
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain C++/Java-based options pricing engines with microsecond latency requirements
- Design fault-tolerant distributed systems for real-time options market data processing
- Implement risk management frameworks for complex derivatives portfolios
- Optimize trading algorithms for dark pool and exchange execution venues
- Lead code reviews and mentor junior engineers on best practices
- Collaborate with quant analysts to model exotic option structures
- Automate regression testing for high-stakes trading systems
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience in low-latency trading system development
- Expert proficiency in C++ and/or Java with STL/Boost
- Deep understanding of equity options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial, Monte Carlo)
- Familiarity with FIX protocol and exchange connectivity
- Strong background in Linux kernel optimization and network programming
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field
- Experience with Kubernetes and cloud-native architectures