Job Description
Join Quantum Trading Solutions as a Senior Equity Options Software Engineer and revolutionize financial technology from the comfort of your home office! We're a cutting-edge fintech firm specializing in high-frequency trading platforms, and we're seeking a talented engineer to design and develop mission-critical systems for equity derivatives pricing and risk management.
This is a fully remote opportunity with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work with industry experts in Seattle's thriving tech ecosystem. If you're passionate about complex financial systems and low-latency architecture, apply today!
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and optimize low-latency systems for equity options pricing and risk analytics
- Develop robust APIs connecting trading engines with market data feeds and settlement platforms
- Implement sophisticated financial models (Black-Scholes, Monte Carlo, binomial trees) in C++ and Python
- Collaborate with quants to validate model accuracy and enhance trading strategies
- Ensure system reliability through rigorous testing, monitoring, and incident response
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical documentation and best practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or quantitative field (MS/PhD preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in C++ and Python for high-performance financial systems
- Deep understanding of equity derivatives, volatility surfaces, and market microstructure
- Proven expertise in low-latency architecture and distributed systems design
- Familiarity with FIX protocol, exchange APIs, and real-time market data streams
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in fast-paced trading environments