Job Description
Join our urgent hiring drive for a Senior Equity Options Software Engineer in Las Vegas! We're seeking a passionate innovator to build cutting-edge trading platforms that power global financial markets. This role offers the rare opportunity to work with complex financial instruments while leveraging state-of-the-art technologies in a collaborative, high-energy environment. You'll directly impact the architecture of mission-critical systems that process billions in daily transactions.
Our Las Vegas hub combines competitive compensation with a dynamic startup culture. Enjoy flexible work arrangements, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to solve challenging problems at the intersection of finance and technology. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of quantitative trading systems.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop high-performance software for equity options pricing, risk management, and trading execution
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to implement complex financial models in production systems
- Optimize low-latency trading platforms handling thousands of transactions per second
- Lead code reviews and architectural discussions for mission-critical financial systems
- Implement robust monitoring and alerting for trading infrastructure
- Document technical specifications and maintain system documentation
- Mentor junior engineers on financial software development best practices
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in software development with focus on financial technology
- Strong proficiency in C++, Java, or Python with multi-threaded programming expertise
- Deep understanding of equity derivatives, Black-Scholes models, and market microstructure
- Proven track record building low-latency trading systems or financial platforms
- Familiarity with FIX protocol, exchange connectivity, and order book management
- Experience with Linux systems, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and cloud infrastructure
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field
- Strong problem-solving skills with ability to thrive in fast-paced environments