Job Description
Join our award-winning fintech team as a Senior Equity Options Software Engineer and architect cutting-edge trading systems that power global financial markets. We're seeking a visionary developer to build low-latency, high-reliability platforms for complex derivatives trading. This remote role offers unmatched autonomy, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to shape the future of quantitative finance.
Why Join Us?
• Industry-leading compensation package with equity grants
• 100% remote work with flexible hours
• $10k annual professional development budget
• Health/dental/vision insurance for you and dependents
• 4-week paid sabbatical after 3 years
Responsibilities
- Design and implement low-latency trading systems for equity options pricing and risk management
- Develop microservices architecture using Java/C++ in cloud-native environments (AWS/GCP)
- Optimize performance for high-frequency trading algorithms and real-time analytics
- Collaborate with quantitative researchers to model complex derivatives pricing strategies
- Lead code reviews and mentor junior engineers on clean, maintainable practices
- Implement robust monitoring and alerting for 24/7 production systems
- Ensure compliance with SEC/FINRA regulations for trading platforms
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience in high-performance trading systems or fintech
- Expert proficiency in Java or C++ with multithreading expertise
- Deep understanding of equity options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial)
- Strong knowledge of Linux kernel, TCP/IP, and network optimization
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP) and container orchestration
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field
- Proven track record of shipping mission-critical financial software