Job Description
Join our elite fintech team as a Senior Equity Options Software Engineer and shape the future of financial technology. We're urgently seeking a passionate expert to design, develop, and optimize high-performance systems for equity derivatives trading platforms. This role offers the rare opportunity to work on mission-critical infrastructure that processes billions in daily transactions while collaborating with top-tier quantitative analysts and traders. Enjoy competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and cutting-edge projects in Raleigh's thriving tech ecosystem.
Why Join Us?
• Competitive equity compensation package
• 401(k) with 100% company match
• Unlimited PTO and wellness stipends
• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
Responsibilities
- Design and implement low-latency trading systems for equity options pricing and execution
- Collaborate with quants to develop and validate complex financial models
- Optimize C++/Java code for maximum performance in high-throughput environments
- Lead code reviews and mentor junior engineers on best practices
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues with 24/7 on-call rotation
- Interface with exchanges and market data providers for real-time data streams
- Drive innovation in risk management and settlement systems
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in high-frequency trading or fintech software development
- Expertise in C++ and/or Java with strong multithreading knowledge
- Deep understanding of equity derivatives (options, futures, swaps)
- Experience with FIX protocol and exchange connectivity
- Proficiency in Linux, Git, and CI/CD pipelines
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field
- Strong problem-solving skills with system design experience
- Experience with low-latency systems and microservices architecture