Job Description
Join our elite team building the next generation of equity options trading platforms. We're seeking a passionate Senior Software Engineer to architect and implement mission-critical systems for Wall Street's most complex derivative instruments. This is your chance to work on high-throughput, low-latency platforms that directly impact global financial markets.
Our dynamic environment combines cutting-edge fintech innovation with collaborative problem-solving. You'll tackle unique challenges in options pricing, risk management, and algorithmic trading while leveraging cloud-native architectures. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to shape the future of quantitative finance.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop high-performance systems for equity options pricing and risk analytics
- Implement low-latency trading infrastructure handling thousands of transactions per second
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to translate complex financial models into production code
- Optimize C++/Python trading systems for microsecond-level performance
- Develop robust APIs connecting trading platforms to market data feeds
- Lead code reviews and mentor junior engineers on best practices
- Monitor system stability and implement proactive failure prevention
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience in high-frequency trading or derivatives software development
- Expert proficiency in C++ and Python with strong multithreading knowledge
- Deep understanding of equity options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial, Monte Carlo)
- Familiarity with FIX protocol and market data feeds (ITCH/ITCHv5)
- Experience with Linux kernel tuning and network optimization
- Strong background in distributed systems and microservices architecture
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related quantitative field
- Proven track record of shipping production trading systems