Job Description
Join our elite fintech team shaping the future of derivatives trading. We're seeking a Senior Equity Options Software Engineer to architect high-performance trading platforms for institutional clients. Work remotely from Boston or Illinois while building mission-critical systems processing millions of transactions daily. Collaborate with top-tier quants and traders to develop cutting-edge solutions in options pricing, risk management, and market surveillance.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive equity packages and 401(k) matching
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development stipends
- Flexible hybrid work model with quarterly offsites
- Casual dress code and fully remote work options
Responsibilities
- Design and implement low-latency options pricing engines using C++ and Python
- Develop real-time risk management systems for complex derivatives portfolios
- Optimize market data pipelines handling 100K+ messages/second
- Create automated options trading strategies with machine learning integration
- Build regulatory compliance frameworks for SEC/NFA reporting
- Mentor junior engineers through pair programming and code reviews
- Collaborate with product teams to translate business requirements into technical specs
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience in high-frequency trading or derivatives software
- Expert knowledge of Black-Scholes, binomial trees, and Monte Carlo methods
- Proficiency in C++17/Python3 with multithreading and networking expertise
- Familiarity with FIX protocol, OMS/EMS architectures, and exchange connectivity
- Experience with Linux kernel tuning and TCP/IP optimization
- Strong understanding of options Greeks, volatility surfaces, and market microstructure
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field