Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Systems as a Senior Equity Options Software Engineer and revolutionize the financial derivatives landscape. We're seeking a visionary engineer to design, build, and optimize low-latency trading systems for equity options. Work with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative, remote-first environment while contributing to mission-critical platforms that process billions of dollars in daily trades. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the flexibility to excel from anywhere while maintaining strong ties to our Boston innovation hub.
Responsibilities
- Architect and implement high-performance systems for equity options pricing, risk management, and execution
- Develop low-latency trading platforms handling microsecond-order processing and market data ingestion
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to translate complex financial models into production-ready code
- Optimize existing systems for scalability, reliability, and regulatory compliance (SEC/FINRA)
- Design cloud-native solutions using AWS/GCP and container orchestration technologies
- Mentor junior engineers and drive technical excellence through code reviews and best practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in C++/Java/Python development for financial systems
- Deep understanding of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial Trees, Monte Carlo)
- Expertise in low-latency systems, FIX protocol, and market data handling
- Strong background in Linux, distributed systems, and high-frequency trading concepts
- Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP) and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
- Proven track record of optimizing systems for sub-millisecond performance