Job Description
Join Quantum Trading Systems as a Senior Equity Options Software Engineer and revolutionize derivatives trading technology. We're seeking an expert to architect and build high-performance systems for options pricing, risk management, and execution algorithms. Work with cutting-edge financial models in a collaborative, agile environment where your code directly impacts global markets.
What you'll achieve: Design scalable microservices for real-time options analytics, optimize low-latency trading infrastructure, and mentor junior engineers while contributing to our fintech innovation roadmap. Enjoy flexible remote work with quarterly in-person collaboration sessions in our San Diego headquarters.
Responsibilities
- Architect C++/Python systems for options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Monte Carlo, Binomial)
- Implement low-latency trading engines handling 10,000+ transactions/sec
- Develop risk management frameworks for multi-asset options portfolios
- Collaborate with quants to translate mathematical models into production code
- Optimize system performance for high-frequency options strategies
- Lead code reviews and contribute to technical documentation
- Mentor junior engineers on financial domain knowledge
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Math, or Engineering (MS preferred)
- 5+ years building production financial software systems
- Expertise in C++ and Python with multithreading experience
- Deep understanding of equity options mechanics (Greeks, volatility surfaces)
- Proven track record with low-latency systems and market data feeds
- Familiarity with FIX protocol and exchange connectivity
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP) and containerization
- Strong problem-solving skills for complex financial algorithms