Job Description
Join our pioneering fintech team as a Senior Equity Options Software Engineer and shape the future of algorithmic trading platforms. We're seeking a visionary developer to build scalable, high-performance systems that power complex derivatives markets. This full-time remote role offers unparalleled autonomy to innovate while collaborating with elite quant engineers and financial domain experts. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the flexibility to excel from anywhere in Illinois.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement low-latency trading systems for equity options pricing and risk management
- Develop robust APIs connecting exchange feeds with proprietary trading algorithms
- Optimize C++/Python codebases for millisecond execution in high-volume markets
- Collaborate with quants to model volatility surfaces and Greeks calculations
- Implement rigorous testing frameworks for mission-critical financial systems
- Lead architectural decisions for cloud-native options trading infrastructure
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience in high-frequency trading systems or derivatives technology
- Expertise in C++, Python, and low-latency network programming
- Deep understanding of Black-Scholes models and options pricing theory
- Proficiency with Linux, Kubernetes, and AWS/GCP deployment
- Strong background in multithreading and lock-free data structures
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field