Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Solutions as a Senior Equity Options Software Engineer and revolutionize the financial technology landscape. We're seeking a visionary engineer to design and develop high-performance trading platforms for complex equity derivatives. This is your chance to work with cutting-edge algorithms in a dynamic environment where your expertise directly impacts global markets.
Our Baltimore-based team offers immediate placement for exceptional talent. You'll collaborate with PhD quants and senior developers to build scalable solutions handling billions in daily transactions. Enjoy competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities to shape the future of fintech innovation.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement low-latency trading systems for equity options pricing and risk management
- Develop real-time analytics platforms for volatility modeling and hedging strategies
- Optimize C++ and Python code for high-frequency trading environments
- Create robust APIs connecting trading systems to market data feeds
- Collaborate with quantitative researchers to translate financial models into production code
- Lead code reviews and mentor junior engineers on best practices
- Implement rigorous testing protocols for mission-critical financial systems
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in options pricing or derivatives trading software development
- Expertise in C++, Python, and multithreaded system architecture
- Deep understanding of Black-Scholes models and Monte Carlo simulations
- Proven track record with low-latency financial systems handling >10K transactions/sec
- Familiarity with FIX protocol and market data vendors (Bloomberg, Refinitiv)
- Strong background in distributed systems and cloud deployment (AWS/GCP)
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related quantitative field