Job Description
We are a leading FinTech innovator seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to join our elite Equity Options team. If you are passionate about high-performance trading systems and want to make an impact in the financial markets, apply today. Candidates based in Long Beach, CA or remote across the US are encouraged to apply.
Why Join Us?
Competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits, and a competitive equity package.
The Role
You will be responsible for building and maintaining scalable backend systems that power our proprietary options pricing engine. You will work closely with quantitative analysts to model complex financial derivatives and ensure our algorithms execute with precision.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement high-throughput, low-latency backend services for equity options pricing and trading execution.
- Collaborate with quants to translate mathematical models into efficient, production-ready code.
- Optimize database queries and system architecture to handle high-frequency data streams.
- Ensure robust security protocols and compliance with financial regulations (FINRA/SOX).
- Participate in agile development cycles, including code reviews and technical planning.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of technical excellence.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional software engineering experience in Python, Java, or C++.
- Strong understanding of financial markets, specifically equity options and derivatives.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
- Experience with distributed systems, microservices, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
- Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, agile startup environment.