Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Systems, a leader in algorithmic trading platforms, as a Senior Equity Options Software Engineer. We're revolutionizing derivatives technology with cutting-edge solutions for institutional clients. This remote role offers the flexibility to work from anywhere while collaborating with elite engineers in our Austin hub and California offices. You'll design and build mission-critical systems that process billions in daily options transactions, with competitive compensation and growth opportunities in one of finance's most dynamic niches.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement low-latency systems for equity options pricing, risk analysis, and order execution
- Develop microservices architecture using C++ and Python for real-time options market data processing
- Collaborate with quantitative researchers to model complex options strategies and volatility surfaces
- Optimize trading algorithms for scalability and performance across distributed environments
- Ensure regulatory compliance (SEC, FINRA) in options trading systems and audit trails
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical strategy for the options platform
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field (MS preferred)
- 5+ years experience in high-performance financial software development
- Expertise in C++ and Python with deep understanding of concurrency and distributed systems
- Strong knowledge of equity options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial Trees, Monte Carlo)
- Proven track record optimizing trading systems for sub-millisecond latency
- Familiarity with FIX protocol and options market data feeds (ITCH, OUCH)
- Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP) and container orchestration