Job Description
Join our elite team at Quantum Financial Solutions as a Senior Equity Options Software Engineer and revolutionize the future of financial technology. We're seeking a visionary engineer to design, develop, and deploy low-latency trading systems for global equity derivatives markets. This is your chance to work with cutting-edge technologies in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment where your code directly impacts multi-billion dollar transactions.
Our Washington DC hub offers unparalleled access to industry leaders, cutting-edge resources, and a culture of innovation. As an immediate hire opportunity, you'll dive into complex challenges from day one, contributing to mission-critical systems that power institutional trading strategies across global markets.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement high-performance trading systems for equity options pricing and execution
- Develop low-latency FIX protocol integrations for direct market connectivity
- Optimize algorithms for options pricing models using Monte Carlo and finite difference methods
- Build real-time risk analytics platforms for portfolio exposure management
- Collaborate with quants to implement Black-Scholes and exotic derivatives models
- Ensure system reliability through rigorous testing and continuous deployment
- Lead architectural reviews for scalability and regulatory compliance (SOX, MiFID II)
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in C++/Python development for financial markets
- Expertise in options pricing models and derivatives trading systems
- Proven track record with low-latency systems and FIX protocol implementation
- Strong understanding of exchange connectivity and market data feeds
- Experience with Linux kernel tuning and network optimization
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements for derivatives trading (SEC, CFTC)