Job Description
Join our elite financial technology team as a Senior Software Engineer specializing in equity options trading systems. This night shift role offers a unique opportunity to architect high-performance trading platforms while enjoying Minneapolis's vibrant tech culture. You'll collaborate with quantitative analysts and traders to build mission-critical systems handling billions in daily transactions. Our culture combines cutting-edge technology with financial innovation, offering competitive compensation and flexible scheduling for work-life balance.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop low-latency options trading platforms using Java/C++
- Implement complex pricing algorithms for exotic equity derivatives
- Optimize market data processing for real-time risk calculations
- Collaborate with traders to translate requirements into technical specifications
- Lead code reviews and mentor junior engineers on best practices
- Ensure 99.99% system uptime through robust monitoring and failover
- Document system architecture and compliance protocols
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience in C++/Java for high-frequency trading systems
- Expertise in options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Monte Carlo)
- Proficiency with Linux kernel and network optimization
- Familiarity with FIX protocol and market data feeds
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- Experience with distributed systems (Kafka, Kubernetes)
- Strong problem-solving skills for real-time trading scenarios
- Ability to work independently during night shift hours