Job Description
We are a leading fintech innovator revolutionizing the equity options market. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Software Engineer to join our elite engineering team in San Francisco. In this role, you will be at the forefront of developing high-performance, low-latency pricing engines and trading infrastructure. If you are passionate about complex algorithms, financial markets, and building scalable software, we want to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
- Work with cutting-edge technology in a high-growth environment.
- Competitive compensation package including equity options.
- Opportunity to directly impact trading strategies and market liquidity.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain high-performance software for pricing complex equity options derivatives.
- Collaborate closely with quantitative researchers to translate mathematical models into production-ready C++ and Python code.
- Optimize existing trading algorithms to ensure sub-millisecond latency in fast-moving markets.
- Debug and resolve critical issues in live trading environments with minimal downtime.
- Conduct code reviews and mentor junior engineers to maintain high engineering standards.
- Stay abreast of industry trends in options trading, market data feeds, and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
- B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related quantitative field.
- 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a focus on low-latency systems or financial technology.
- Strong proficiency in C++ (preferred) or Python, with a deep understanding of memory management and concurrency.
- Experience with options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial, Monte Carlo) is a strong plus.
- Familiarity with FIX protocol, FIX Engine, and market data APIs (e.g., Bloomberg, Reuters).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, agile team environment.