Job Description
Join our elite team building next-generation trading platforms for global equity derivatives markets. We're seeking a passionate Senior Software Engineer to architect and implement low-latency systems powering multi-billion dollar options trading operations. Work directly with quantitative researchers and traders to solve complex financial challenges using cutting-edge technology.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop high-performance trading systems for equity options pricing and execution
- Implement real-time risk management algorithms and market surveillance tools
- Optimize C++/Java code for microsecond-level performance in Linux environments
- Integrate FIX protocol APIs with exchange connectivity solutions
- Collaborate with quants to model complex option pricing strategies
- Lead technical reviews and mentor junior engineers
- Ensure 99.99% system uptime through robust monitoring and failover mechanisms
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field (MS preferred)
- 5+ years experience in low-latency financial systems development
- Expert proficiency in C++ and Java with multi-threading mastery
- Deep understanding of equity derivatives pricing models (Black-Scholes, Monte Carlo)
- Experience with FIX protocol, market data feeds, and exchange connectivity
- Strong Linux/Unix systems programming and kernel-level optimization
- Familiarity with distributed computing frameworks (Kafka, gRPC)
- Proven track record in mission-critical financial software deployment