Job Description
Join our elite fintech team revolutionizing equity options trading platforms. We're seeking a Senior Software Engineer to architect and build ultra-low-latency systems handling billions in daily trading volume. You'll collaborate with quantitative researchers and traders to develop mission-critical infrastructure powering institutional options markets. Our cutting-edge environment offers unparalleled opportunities to shape the future of financial technology while working alongside industry pioneers.
Benefits include competitive equity grants, comprehensive health coverage, and flexible hybrid work arrangements in our state-of-the-art San Francisco headquarters.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement high-performance distributed systems for real-time options pricing and risk management
- Optimize trading algorithms for microsecond latency requirements in options market data processing
- Develop robust APIs connecting trading platforms with exchange gateways and market data feeds
- Lead code reviews and architectural discussions for options-specific features like volatility modeling
- Collaborate with quants to translate mathematical models into production-ready trading systems
- Ensure regulatory compliance (SEC, FINRA) in all system designs and implementations
- Mentor junior engineers on financial domain knowledge and system best practices
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience in low-latency systems development, preferably in financial technology
- Expert proficiency in C++ and/or Java with deep understanding of memory management
- Comprehensive knowledge of equity derivatives markets, option pricing models, and Greeks
- Strong background in network programming (FIX protocol, TCP/IP optimization) and Linux kernel tuning
- Experience with distributed computing frameworks (Kafka, gRPC) and time-series databases
- Proven track record of delivering high-throughput systems handling >1M messages/second
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering from top-tier institution