Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Systems as a Senior Equity Options Software Engineer and revolutionize derivative trading technology. We're seeking a visionary engineer to architect low-latency systems for complex option pricing models, risk analytics, and real-time trading platforms. Work remotely while collaborating with elite quants and traders to build mission-critical infrastructure that handles billions in daily transactions. Enjoy competitive compensation, cutting-edge tech stack, and flexible remote work arrangements in the heart of Illinois' financial hub.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement high-performance C++/Python systems for equity options pricing, volatility modeling, and risk management
- Develop real-time trading APIs handling 10,000+ transactions per second with sub-millisecond latency
- Create microservices architecture for option chain analytics and P&L attribution systems
- Optimize numerical algorithms for Monte Carlo simulations and binomial trees using GPU acceleration
- Implement audit trails and compliance tracking for SEC/FINRA-regulated trading activities
- Mentor junior engineers on financial software best practices and clean code principles
- Lead migration of legacy systems to cloud-native Kubernetes infrastructure
Qualifications
- 5+ years in software engineering with 3+ years in financial derivatives or HFT systems
- Expert proficiency in C++17/Python3 with deep understanding of concurrency and memory management
- Advanced knowledge of Black-Scholes, Binomial Trees, and Monte Carlo pricing models
- Experience with FIX protocol, market data feeds (ITCH/ITCH), and exchange connectivity
- Familiarity with cloud technologies (AWS/GCP) and container orchestration (Kubernetes)
- Strong background in Linux kernel tuning and network optimization
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Financial Engineering from top-tier institution
- Proven track record of shipping production-grade financial systems with 99.99% uptime