Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Systems, a leader in fintech innovation, to build the next generation of equity options trading platforms. We're seeking a passionate Senior Software Engineer to architect and implement high-performance systems that power global financial markets. You'll collaborate with top-tier quants and traders to solve complex challenges in low-latency trading, risk management, and market data processing. Our Austin hub offers a dynamic startup culture with competitive benefits and opportunities to shape the future of finance.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop scalable C++/Java systems for options pricing and risk analytics
- Implement ultra-low-latency order execution and market data processing pipelines
- Optimize trading algorithms for microsecond-level performance in cloud environments
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features compliant with SEC/FINRA regulations
- Lead code reviews and mentor junior engineers on best practices
- Contribute to system architecture decisions for high-throughput financial platforms
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience in high-frequency trading systems or options technology
- Expertise in C++, Java, or Python with multithreading and network programming
- Deep understanding of equity derivatives pricing models (Black-Scholes, Monte Carlo)
- Proficiency in Linux environments and low-level optimization techniques
- Familiarity with FIX protocol and market data feeds (ITCH/ITCH50)
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field
- Experience with Kubernetes, AWS, and cloud-native architectures