Job Description
Join our dynamic financial technology team as a Senior Equity Options Software Engineer and revolutionize the derivatives trading landscape. We're seeking a visionary developer to architect and implement high-performance systems that power global equity options platforms. Work alongside elite quantitative analysts and traders to build cutting-edge solutions handling billions in daily transactions. Enjoy competitive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities to impact the future of fintech from our Milwaukee innovation hub.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop low-latency trading systems for equity options pricing and risk management
- Implement complex financial algorithms including Black-Scholes models and Monte Carlo simulations
- Optimize real-time market data processing for options chains and volatility surfaces
- Collaborate with quants to translate mathematical models into production-ready code
- Ensure system reliability through rigorous testing and monitoring of options trading infrastructure
- Lead technical initiatives for regulatory compliance in derivatives trading (SEC, FINRA)
- Mentor junior engineers on financial domain knowledge and software architecture best practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering (MS preferred)
- 5+ years experience in C++/Java with high-frequency trading or financial systems
- Deep understanding of equity options pricing models and derivatives markets
- Expertise in low-latency systems and real-time market data protocols (FIX, ITCH)
- Proficiency in Linux, multithreading, and performance optimization techniques
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP) and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
- Strong problem-solving skills with financial mathematics and algorithmic trading concepts
- Experience with regulatory compliance in financial technology (SOX, MiFID II)