Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Solutions as a Senior Equity Options Software Engineer and drive innovation in high-frequency trading platforms. We're seeking a passionate engineer to design, develop, and optimize low-latency systems for equity derivatives trading. This immediate hire opportunity offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative environment focused on financial innovation.
Our Tampa-based team revolutionizes options trading through proprietary algorithms and real-time market data processing. You'll architect mission-critical systems handling billions in daily volume while collaborating with quantitative analysts and traders. We offer competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth in one of Florida's fastest-growing tech hubs.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement low-latency trading systems for equity options pricing and execution
- Develop high-performance algorithms for options risk management and hedging strategies
- Optimize market data processing pipelines handling real-time tick data from major exchanges
- Collaborate with quants to translate complex financial models into production code
- Ensure system reliability through rigorous testing, monitoring, and incident response
- Lead technical initiatives for options platform scalability and regulatory compliance
- Mentor junior engineers on best practices in financial software development
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years experience in C++/Java/Python for financial trading systems
- Expertise in equity derivatives pricing models (Black-Scholes, Monte Carlo, etc.)
- Proven track record optimizing low-latency systems (sub-microsecond performance)
- Familiarity with FIX protocol and exchange connectivity frameworks
- Experience with distributed systems (Kafka, gRPC, Redis) in financial contexts
- Strong knowledge of Linux kernel optimization and network tuning
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced trading environments with changing requirements