Job Description
Join our award-winning fintech firm as a Senior Equity Options Software Engineer and revolutionize the future of derivatives trading. We're seeking a visionary developer to architect and implement high-performance trading systems for complex equity options platforms. Collaborate with elite quants and traders to build low-latency solutions that process millions of transactions daily. Enjoy hybrid remote flexibility with quarterly in-person innovation sprints at our Boston headquarters.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop mission-critical software for equity options pricing, risk management, and execution systems
- Optimize C++ and Python algorithms for millisecond-level performance in high-frequency trading environments
- Implement complex financial models including Black-Scholes, Monte Carlo simulations, and volatility surfaces
- Lead code reviews and mentor junior engineers while ensuring strict regulatory compliance (SOX, SEC)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate options platforms with market data feeds and exchanges
- Architect scalable microservices using Kubernetes and AWS for 99.99% uptime SLAs
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Finance (Master's preferred)
- 5+ years experience in low-latency systems development for financial markets
- Expert proficiency in C++, Python, and Linux kernel-level optimization
- Deep understanding of equity options pricing, Greeks, and exotic derivatives
- Proven track record with FIX protocol, exchange connectivity, and market data APIs
- Experience with cloud-native architecture (AWS/GCP) and container orchestration
- Strong knowledge of CME, ICE, and NASDAQ options trading ecosystems