Job Description
Join our elite fintech team at Quantum Financial Systems, where we're revolutionizing equity options trading technology. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll architect and build high-performance trading platforms used by top-tier financial institutions. Our San Francisco hub offers unparalleled opportunities to work with cutting-edge algorithms, low-latency systems, and complex financial instruments in a collaborative, innovative environment.
We provide comprehensive benefits including equity grants, unlimited PTO, and a dedicated professional development budget. Work alongside industry experts shaping the future of quantitative finance while enjoying our downtown location with skyline views and state-of-the-art facilities.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop robust options pricing models and trading algorithms using C++ and Python
- Implement high-performance market data processing systems handling 50M+ messages/sec
- Build real-time risk management platforms for complex derivatives portfolios
- Optimize trading infrastructure for microsecond latency requirements
- Create regulatory compliance frameworks for SEC and FINRA reporting
- Mentor junior engineers and conduct code reviews for core trading systems
- Collaborate with quants and traders to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience in low-latency financial systems development
- Expertise in C++ and Python with strong multithreading knowledge
- Deep understanding of equity options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial)
- Proficiency with Linux kernel tuning and network optimization
- Familiarity with FIX protocol and exchange connectivity
- Experience with distributed systems (Kafka, gRPC) and cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP)
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related quantitative field
- Proven track record in options trading technology development