Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Systems as a Senior Equity Options Software Engineer and revolutionize the future of derivatives trading. We're seeking a visionary engineer to design and develop high-performance trading systems for global equity options markets. In this hybrid role (Chicago HQ with full remote flexibility), you'll collaborate with elite quant teams to build low-latency platforms handling billions in daily volume. Our engineers shape the backbone of Wall Street's most complex trading operations while enjoying cutting-edge technology and unparalleled career growth.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement real-time trading systems for equity options pricing and risk management
- Optimize C++/Java microservices handling 100K+ transactions per second
- Develop market data ingestion pipelines for global options exchanges
- Create audit trails and compliance frameworks for SEC-regulated derivatives
- Mentor junior engineers on distributed systems best practices
- Lead architectural reviews for options volatility modeling infrastructure
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent (MS preferred)
- 5+ years experience in high-frequency trading systems
- Expertise in C++, Java, and Python for financial applications
- Deep understanding of Black-Scholes/Monte Carlo pricing models
- Proven track record with Linux kernel and TCP/IP optimization
- Familiarity with FIX protocol and options exchange mechanics
- Strong background in multi-threaded programming and lock-free algorithms