Job Description
Join our elite fintech team in Houston! We're seeking a Senior Equity Options Software Engineer to build next-generation trading platforms. Work with cutting-edge algorithms and real-time market data in a high-energy, collaborative environment.
As a key member of our derivatives engineering team, you'll architect low-latency systems for option pricing, risk management, and automated trading. Our Houston-based hub offers competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and direct impact on $10B+ in daily transactions.
Immediate hire opportunity – start within 2 weeks! Relocation assistance available for top candidates.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement high-performance C++/Python modules for equity options pricing and risk analytics
- Develop microservices handling real-time market data processing and trade execution
- Optimize trading algorithms for millisecond-level latency in electronic markets
- Collaborate with quants to model complex derivatives instruments and volatility surfaces
- Lead code reviews and mentor junior engineers in best practices
- Ensure regulatory compliance (SEC, FINRA) for options trading systems
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience in C++/Python for financial systems or high-frequency trading
- Expertise in options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial Trees, Monte Carlo)
- Proficiency with Linux, TCP/IP networking, and low-latency architectures
- Familiarity with FIX protocol and exchange connectivity (NYSE, CBOE, NASDAQ)
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Finance
- Strong problem-solving skills with competitive programming experience