Job Description
Join our elite team at Quantum Financial Technologies, where innovation meets finance. We're seeking a Senior Software Engineer to architect and develop cutting-edge equity options trading platforms that power global markets. Enjoy competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities to shape the future of fintech. Collaborate with PhD quants and industry veterans in a fast-paced environment where your code directly impacts billions in daily trades.
What We Offer:
• Equity participation program
• Comprehensive health & wellness benefits
• Professional development stipend
• Modern tech stack (AWS, Kubernetes, Python/C++)
• Hybrid work model
Responsibilities
- Design and implement low-latency trading systems for equity options pricing and execution
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to model complex financial derivatives
- Optimize system performance for millisecond-level trade processing
- Develop robust risk management modules for options portfolios
- Maintain and enhance market data ingestion systems with real-time analytics
- Lead code reviews and architectural decisions for trading platform components
- Document technical specifications and compliance requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (MS preferred)
- 5+ years experience in high-frequency trading or financial software development
- Expert proficiency in C++, Python, and Linux environments
- Deep understanding of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial Trees)
- Experience with FIX protocol and market data systems (ITCH/ITCHv5)
- Strong background in multithreaded programming and low-latency architectures
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements (SEC, FINRA, MiFID II)
- Proven track record in deploying mission-critical trading systems