Job Description
Join our elite engineering team in the heart of Virginia's tech corridor to build next-generation equity options trading platforms. We're seeking a passionate Senior Software Engineer to join our immediate-hire initiative and revolutionize financial technology. Work on high-frequency trading systems that handle billions in daily transactions while collaborating with top-tier quants and traders. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to shape the future of fintech.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement low-latency trading systems for equity options derivatives
- Optimize C++/Java code for microsecond-level performance in high-volume markets
- Develop robust risk management algorithms for options pricing models
- Integrate FIX protocol and exchange connectivity solutions
- Collaborate with quant researchers to translate complex financial models
- Lead code reviews and mentor junior engineers
- Implement real-time analytics for options flow visualization
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience in low-latency financial software development
- Expert proficiency in C++ and/or Java with multithreading mastery
- Deep understanding of equity options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial)
- Proven experience with FIX protocol and exchange connectivity
- Strong Linux systems programming and kernel-level optimization
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field
- Experience with market data feeds (ITCH/ITCH, OUCH)