Job Description
Join our elite team at Quantum Financial Technologies and revolutionize the equity options trading landscape. We're seeking a visionary Senior Software Engineer to architect next-generation trading platforms that process billions in daily transactions. This role offers the unique opportunity to work directly with quantitative researchers and traders to build high-performance systems that drive market innovation. Our Houston-based R&D hub provides a dynamic environment where cutting-edge technology meets sophisticated financial engineering.
As a key member of our Derivatives Engineering division, you'll tackle complex challenges in low-latency execution, risk modeling, and real-time analytics. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that champions technical excellence and continuous learning. Your work will directly impact global financial markets while advancing your career in one of America's most vibrant tech hubs.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement low-latency trading systems for equity options derivatives
- Develop risk management algorithms and pricing models for complex option structures
- Optimize C++/Java-based infrastructure handling 10M+ transactions daily
- Collaborate with quants to translate financial models into production-ready code
- Architect microservices for real-time market data processing and analytics
- Lead performance tuning and scalability initiatives for high-throughput systems
- Maintain rigorous testing protocols ensuring 99.99% system reliability
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering (MS preferred)
- 5+ years experience in low-latency financial systems development
- Expert proficiency in C++ and/or Java with multithreading mastery
- Deep understanding of equity options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial)
- Proven track record optimizing trading systems for sub-microsecond latency
- Familiarity with FIX protocol and electronic trading infrastructure
- Experience with Linux kernel tuning and network optimization
- Strong background in distributed systems and cloud-native architectures