Job Description
Join our elite fintech team as a Senior Equity Options Software Engineer in Denver, CO. Design and build next-generation trading platforms that power global equity derivatives markets. Collaborate with quants and traders to architect low-latency systems handling complex option pricing models, risk analytics, and real-time market data processing. This remote role offers the flexibility to innovate from anywhere while shaping the future of algorithmic trading.
We provide competitive equity, comprehensive benefits, and a culture where engineers drive product vision. If you thrive at the intersection of finance and technology, this is your opportunity to impact multi-billion-dollar trading systems.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement low-latency C++/Python systems for equity options pricing and risk management
- Develop real-time market data pipelines handling 100K+ messages/sec
- Architect distributed trading platforms with microservices architecture
- Optimize algorithms for Black-Scholes and Monte Carlo simulations
- Ensure regulatory compliance (SEC, FINRA) in trading system design
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements
- Mentor junior engineers on financial technology best practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor's in CS/Engineering + 5+ years in fintech/trading systems
- Expertise in C++/Python with multithreading and performance optimization
- Deep understanding of equity options, volatility surfaces, and Greeks
- Experience with FIX protocol, market data feeds, and exchange APIs
- Proficiency in Linux, Kubernetes, and cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP)
- Strong background in distributed systems and high-throughput architectures
- Knowledge of regulatory frameworks for derivatives trading