Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Systems at the forefront of financial innovation as a Senior Equity Options Software Engineer. We're revolutionizing derivative trading platforms with cutting-edge technology and seek a passionate engineer to design, develop, and optimize high-performance systems for equity options pricing, risk management, and execution. Collaborate with top-tier quants and traders to solve complex problems in a fast-paced, data-driven environment. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to shape the future of fintech from our Indianapolis hub.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement low-latency systems for options pricing, volatility modeling, and risk analytics
- Develop robust APIs connecting trading platforms to market data feeds and exchanges
- Optimize C++/Python code for high-frequency trading scenarios and real-time market monitoring
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to translate mathematical models into production-ready software
- Ensure system reliability through rigorous testing, monitoring, and incident response protocols
- Maintain and enhance existing options trading infrastructure while implementing new features
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in software development with focus on financial derivatives or trading systems
- Expertise in C++ and Python with strong understanding of multi-threading and low-latency design
- Deep knowledge of equity options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial Trees, Monte Carlo)
- Familiarity with FIX protocol, market data feeds (ITCH/ITCH), and exchange connectivity
- Proven track record of optimizing performance-critical systems in Linux environments
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related technical field
- Experience with SQL databases and time-series data processing