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Senior Equity Options Software Engineer

Quantum Financial Technologies
Chicago
Estimated Salary
USD 150.000 – USD 200.000
Live Update
29 Juli 2026
Deadline
29 Jul 2027

Job Description

Join our elite fintech team as a Senior Equity Options Software Engineer and revolutionize derivative trading systems. We're seeking a visionary engineer to architect low-latency solutions for complex options pricing models and risk analytics platforms. Work remotely while collaborating with world-class quantitative analysts to build scalable infrastructure handling billions in daily transactions.

Our engineers operate at the intersection of high-performance computing and financial innovation. You'll develop cutting-edge algorithms for volatility modeling, hedging strategies, and market-making systems. We offer competitive equity, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to shape the future of algorithmic trading.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement high-performance C++/Python modules for options pricing engines and risk models
  • Optimize trading infrastructure for microsecond latency in options execution and settlement
  • Collaborate with quants to develop sophisticated volatility surfaces and Greeks calculations
  • Architect distributed systems handling real-time market data processing for 10M+ events/sec
  • Lead code reviews and mentor junior engineers on financial domain best practices
  • Implement rigorous testing frameworks for options strategies across 50+ global markets
  • Contribute to open-source fintech libraries and industry-standard protocols

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering (MS/PhD preferred)
  • 5+ years experience in low-latency systems development for financial markets
  • Expert proficiency in C++17/20 and Python with strong multithreading expertise
  • Deep understanding of Black-Scholes, binomial trees, and Monte Carlo simulation methods
  • Proven track record optimizing trading systems for options derivatives (vanilla/exotic)
  • Familiarity with FIX protocol, market data feeds (ITCH/ITCH), and exchange connectivity
  • Experience with cloud-native deployments (AWS/GCP) and container orchestration
  • Strong knowledge of Linux kernel tuning and network stack optimization

Required Skills

C++ Python Low-Latency Systems Options Pricing Monte Carlo Simulation FIX Protocol Market Data Linux AWS Kubernetes

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