Job Description
Join our elite fintech team as a Senior Equity Options Software Engineer and revolutionize derivatives trading technology. We're seeking a passionate innovator to design, develop, and maintain high-performance systems for equity options pricing, risk management, and trading execution. This remote-friendly role offers the flexibility to work from anywhere while collaborating with world-class engineers in a cutting-edge environment. You'll tackle complex challenges in low-latency trading, algorithmic strategies, and financial modeling while contributing to mission-critical systems that process billions in daily volume.
Our culture combines startup agility with enterprise stability, offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in the dynamic fintech landscape.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement scalable microservices architecture for equity options pricing engines and risk analytics platforms
- Develop high-performance algorithms for options valuation, Greeks calculation, and volatility modeling
- Optimize trading systems for ultra-low latency execution in electronic markets
- Collaborate with quants and traders to translate complex financial models into production-ready code
- Implement robust testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines for financial systems
- Monitor system performance in production environments and proactively address scalability bottlenecks
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical documentation best practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field (MS preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in software development for financial markets, specifically equity options
- Expert proficiency in C++ and/or Python with strong knowledge of multithreading and concurrency
- Deep understanding of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial, Monte Carlo) and market microstructure
- Experience with FIX protocol and electronic trading systems
- Strong background in Linux systems, network programming, and low-latency optimization
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) and containerization technologies
- Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to thrive in fast-paced trading environments