Job Description
Join our dynamic fintech team in Nashville as a Senior Equity Options Software Engineer! We're revolutionizing derivative trading platforms with cutting-edge technology. Work on mission-critical systems that process billions in daily transactions while collaborating with world-class quants and traders. Enjoy competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and the opportunity to shape the future of financial technology in Music City's thriving tech scene.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement high-performance pricing engines for equity options and complex derivatives
- Develop low-latency trading systems handling 10,000+ transactions per second
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to model volatility surfaces and risk metrics
- Optimize C++/Java code for real-time market data processing
- Lead technical architecture for regulatory reporting (SEC, FINRA)
- Mentor junior engineers on financial domain knowledge and system design
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience in financial software engineering, specifically derivatives/equity options
- Expert proficiency in C++ and/or Java with low-latency systems
- Deep understanding of Black-Scholes, Monte Carlo, and binomial tree models
- Familiarity with FIX protocol and exchange connectivity (NYSE, NASDAQ)
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP) and containerization
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Finance