Job Description
Join our pioneering fintech team at Quantum Financial Systems, where we're revolutionizing equity derivatives trading. We seek a passionate Senior Software Engineer to design and build cutting-edge solutions for our options pricing and risk management platforms. Work with Python, C++, and cloud technologies to create scalable systems handling millions of transactions daily. Enjoy hybrid work, competitive equity packages, and the opportunity to shape the future of financial technology in Austin's thriving tech ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement high-performance options pricing models using Monte Carlo simulations and finite difference methods
- Develop microservices architecture for real-time risk analytics and P&L calculations
- Optimize low-latency trading systems handling >100k transactions per second
- Create automated testing frameworks for complex derivatives pricing models
- Collaborate with quants and traders to translate financial requirements into technical specifications
- Lead cloud infrastructure modernization on AWS/GCP with Kubernetes
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field (MS preferred)
- 5+ years experience in financial software development, specifically equity derivatives
- Expert proficiency in Python and C++ with strong algorithmic design skills
- Deep understanding of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial Trees)
- Experience with cloud-native architectures (AWS/GCP, Kubernetes)
- Familiarity with FIX protocol and low-latency trading systems
- Strong problem-solving skills for complex financial algorithms