Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Systems as a Senior Equity Options Software Engineer and revolutionize the financial technology landscape. We're seeking an expert to architect and build high-performance trading platforms that power global equity options markets. This immediate hire opportunity offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative environment where innovation thrives.
Our Boston-based team develops mission-critical systems handling billions in daily transactions. You'll partner with quantitative analysts and traders to create real-time risk engines, market data processors, and algorithmic trading platforms. If you're passionate about solving complex problems in finance and technology, this role is your next career-defining move.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop low-latency trading systems for equity options pricing and execution
- Implement complex financial models in C++ and Python for risk analysis and P&L calculations
- Optimize market data feeds and FIX protocol integrations for sub-millisecond processing
- Collaborate with quants to translate mathematical models into production-ready code
- Lead system architecture decisions for scalability and fault tolerance
- Debug and resolve production issues in real-time trading environments
- Mentor junior engineers and conduct peer code reviews
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in high-frequency trading or financial software development
- Expert proficiency in C++ and Python with proven low-latency system design
- Deep understanding of equity options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial Trees)
- Experience with FIX protocol and exchange connectivity (NYSE, CBOE, NASDAQ)
- Strong background in Linux kernel-level optimization and network programming
- Knowledge of market data protocols (ITCH, OUCH) and exchange matching engines
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering from top-tier institution
- Experience with cloud deployment (AWS/GCP) and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)