Job Description
Join our elite FinTech team at Quantum Financial Systems and revolutionize equity options trading platforms. We're urgently seeking a passionate Software Engineer to design, develop, and deploy high-performance systems that power global financial markets. This is your chance to work on mission-critical infrastructure handling billions in daily transactions while enjoying El Paso's affordable living and vibrant culture.
Why You'll Love This Role: Competitive compensation, equity participation, cutting-edge tech stack, and direct impact on financial innovation. No remote work - on-site collaboration in our state-of-the-art downtown El Paso facility.
Responsibilities
- Architect and implement low-latency trading systems for equity options pricing and execution
- Develop real-time risk management algorithms handling complex derivatives portfolios
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to model Black-Scholes and exotic option pricing
- Optimize C++/Java systems for microsecond-level performance in high-frequency environments
- Ensure 99.99% system uptime through robust failover and disaster recovery protocols
- Maintain compliance with SEC/FINRA regulations for electronic trading systems
- Mentor junior engineers on financial domain knowledge and clean code practices
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience in low-latency systems development (C++/Java preferred)
- Expert knowledge of equity options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial, Monte Carlo)
- Proven track record with FIX protocol and market data feeds (ITCH/ITCHv5.0)
- Familiarity with Linux kernel tuning and network stack optimization
- Strong understanding of multi-threaded programming and lock-free algorithms
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Finance (MS preferred)
- Experience with Kubernetes and cloud-native deployment in regulated environments
- FINRA Series 99 certification (or willingness to obtain within 90 days)