Job Description
Join our elite team revolutionizing equity derivatives trading at Quantum Financial Technologies. We're seeking a visionary Senior Equity Options Software Engineer to architect and deploy next-generation trading platforms. Work in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub where innovation meets finance, building mission-critical systems that process billions in daily transactions. Collaborate with top-tier quants and traders to optimize option pricing models, enhance risk analytics, and pioneer microsecond-level execution systems. Enjoy competitive equity, comprehensive benefits, and unparalleled career growth in one of finance's most dynamic sectors.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement low-latency trading systems for equity options exchanges
- Develop pricing models and risk management algorithms for complex derivatives
- Optimize C++/Python code for high-frequency trading infrastructure
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to validate model accuracy
- Lead code reviews and architectural decisions for trading platforms
- Mentor junior engineers on financial domain knowledge and best practices
- Ensure 99.99% system uptime through robust monitoring and failover protocols
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience in C++/Python for high-performance financial systems
- Deep understanding of equity options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial)
- Expertise in low-latency networking and Linux kernel optimization
- Proven track record building production-grade trading platforms
- Strong knowledge of FIX protocol and exchange connectivity
- Experience with distributed systems and message queues (Kafka/RabbitMQ)
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related quantitative field