Job Description
Join our elite team at Quantum Financial Solutions, where cutting-edge technology meets the fast-paced world of derivatives trading. We're seeking a Senior Equity Options Software Engineer to architect and build high-performance trading platforms that power global financial markets. This remote role offers the unique opportunity to work on mission-critical systems that directly impact billions in daily trading volume while enjoying Cleveland's vibrant tech community.
As a key member of our Derivatives Engineering group, you'll collaborate with quantitative analysts and traders to develop solutions that handle complex options pricing models, risk analytics, and real-time market data processing. Our stack leverages modern cloud infrastructure with a strong emphasis on low-latency performance and system resilience.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement low-latency trading systems for equity options execution and risk management
- Develop microservices architecture for options pricing algorithms using Python/C++
- Optimize market data ingestion and analytics pipelines for real-time processing
- Collaborate with quants to translate complex financial models into production-ready code
- Implement robust risk management frameworks and compliance monitoring systems
- Lead technical design sessions and mentor junior engineers on best practices
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering (MS preferred)
- 5+ years experience in financial software development, specifically with derivatives
- Expert proficiency in Python and/or C++ with strong multithreading skills
- Deep understanding of equity options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial, Monte Carlo)
- Experience with high-frequency trading systems or real-time analytics platforms
- Familiarity with FIX protocol and market data feeds (Bloomberg, Refinitiv)
- Proven track record in optimizing systems for microsecond-level performance
- Strong problem-solving skills with ability to handle ambiguous financial requirements