Job Description
Join our elite fintech team as a Senior Equity Options Software Engineer and revolutionize derivatives trading technology. We're seeking a visionary developer to design and implement high-performance systems for equity options pricing, risk analysis, and trading algorithms. This weekend-based role offers unparalleled work-life balance while tackling complex financial engineering challenges at the intersection of software development and quantitative finance.
Our Charlotte hub fosters innovation through cutting-edge tech stacks and collaborative problem-solving. You'll work alongside PhD quants and senior engineers to build mission-critical platforms handling billions in daily transactions. This position includes competitive equity compensation and comprehensive benefits tailored for tech professionals.
Responsibilities
- Develop, test, and deploy low-latency C++/Python systems for equity options pricing models
- Design scalable microservices for options risk analytics and automated trading strategies
- Implement real-time market data pipelines using FIX protocol and exchange APIs
- Optimize Monte Carlo simulations and numerical methods for exotic derivatives
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to translate mathematical models into production code
- Ensure regulatory compliance for SEC FINRA options trading systems
- Mentor junior engineers on financial software development best practices
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience in C++/Python development for financial systems
- Deep understanding of equity options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial Trees)
- Expertise in Linux environments, multithreading, and high-performance computing
- Proficiency with market data protocols (FIX, OUCH, ITCH)
- Familiarity with options trading mechanics and market microstructure
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Financial Engineering
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP) and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
- Strong problem-solving skills for complex quantitative challenges