Job Description
Join our elite fintech team in Omaha as a Senior Equity Options Software Engineer. We're revolutionizing derivatives trading platforms with cutting-edge technology. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to work on high-stakes financial systems while enjoying Omaha's exceptional quality of life and competitive compensation. Collaborate with PhD quants and industry veterans to build scalable solutions that process billions in daily transactions.
Why Heartland Financial Solutions?
- Industry-leading options trading infrastructure
- Equity-based compensation package
- Hybrid work model with state-of-the-art downtown office
- Tuition reimbursement for finance/tech certifications
Responsibilities
- Design and implement low-latency options pricing engines using C++ and Python
- Develop real-time risk management systems for equity derivatives portfolios
- Optimize trading algorithms for microsecond-level performance
- Collaborate with quants to model complex option strategies
- Build RESTful APIs for options analytics and execution services
- Lead code reviews and mentor junior engineers on financial domain expertise
- Ensure regulatory compliance in options trading systems (SEC/FINRA)
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience in high-performance financial software development
- Expertise in options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial, Monte Carlo)
- Proficiency in C++, Python, and Linux kernel optimization
- Deep understanding of equity derivatives trading workflows
- Experience with FIX protocol and market data feeds
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field
- Strong background in multithreading and low-latency systems
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements for options trading