Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Systems as a Senior Equity Options Software Engineer and shape the future of high-frequency trading platforms. We're seeking elite engineers to design, build, and optimize low-latency systems for our cutting-edge options trading desk. Work remotely while collaborating with top-tier teams in Chicago and New York.
Why Quantum? We're a fintech leader with 15+ years of expertise in equity derivatives. Our engineers solve complex problems at scale, handling 2M+ transactions daily. Enjoy competitive compensation, flexible schedules, and opportunities to work with the latest technologies in algorithmic trading.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement high-performance options pricing and risk management systems
- Develop low-latency order execution algorithms for US equity options markets
- Optimize C++ and Python code for microsecond-level performance
- Integrate with FIX protocol and exchange connectivity solutions
- Collaborate with traders and quants to model complex option strategies
- Lead code reviews and mentor junior engineers
- Implement robust monitoring and alerting systems for trading infrastructure
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in C++/Python for high-frequency trading systems
- Deep understanding of equity options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial)
- Expertise in low-latency networking (TCP/IP, UDP, kernel bypass)
- Experience with FIX protocol and exchange connectivity
- Strong background in multithreading and concurrency
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or equivalent
- Proficiency in Linux systems and performance profiling tools
- Knowledge of options market structure and regulations