Job Description
Join our elite team at Quantum Financial Technologies as a Senior Equity Options Software Engineer. We're revolutionizing derivatives trading with cutting-edge AI-driven platforms, and we need your expertise to build the future of financial technology. This remote role offers the flexibility to work from anywhere while contributing to high-stakes systems that power global markets. You'll collaborate with top-tier quants and traders to architect solutions that handle billions in daily transactions. If you thrive in fast-paced environments where precision meets innovation, this is your opportunity to shape the next generation of trading infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement low-latency trading systems for equity options pricing and risk management
- Develop sophisticated algorithms for volatility modeling and hedging strategies
- Optimize C++ and Python code for performance in high-frequency trading environments
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex financial models into robust software solutions
- Implement rigorous testing frameworks ensuring system reliability and regulatory compliance
- Lead technical initiatives to enhance platform scalability and fault tolerance
- Contribute to open-source projects and industry standards for derivatives technology
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering with focus on financial derivatives or trading systems
- Expert proficiency in C++ and Python with deep understanding of concurrency and memory management
- Comprehensive knowledge of equity options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial Trees, Monte Carlo)
- Proven track record building low-latency systems handling >100K transactions/second
- Familiarity with FIX protocol, exchange connectivity, and market data feeds
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP) and containerization technologies
- Strong analytical skills with ability to translate complex financial requirements into technical specifications