Job Description
Join our elite team as a Senior Equity Options Software Engineer and revolutionize financial trading systems. We're seeking immediate hires in Seattle and New York to build high-performance platforms for complex derivatives trading. Work with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment where your expertise directly impacts global markets. Enjoy competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities to shape the future of fintech.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement low-latency trading systems for equity options pricing and execution
- Develop risk management algorithms for complex derivatives portfolios
- Optimize C++/Java code for microsecond-level performance in high-throughput environments
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to model volatility surfaces and Greeks calculations
- Build real-time market data pipelines handling 10,000+ messages per second
- Implement regulatory compliance features for SEC/FINRA reporting
- Mentor junior engineers and drive technical excellence across the team
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience in high-frequency trading systems or financial software
- Expert proficiency in C++ and/or Java with multithreading mastery
- Deep understanding of equity options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial)
- Proven track record optimizing for low-latency Linux environments
- Experience with FIX protocol and market data feeds (ITCH/ITCH50)
- Strong background in distributed systems and event-driven architecture
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related quantitative field