Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Systems as a Senior Software Engineer specializing in high-performance equity options trading platforms. Our Dallas-based team operates critical financial infrastructure requiring real-time processing and zero-downtime reliability. This night shift role offers unique compensation premiums and accelerated career growth in a mission-critical fintech environment. You'll architect low-latency systems handling billions in daily transaction volume while collaborating with elite quants and traders.
We provide comprehensive benefits including equity participation, flexible scheduling, and dedicated professional development budgets for night shift staff. Our modern downtown Dallas campus features 24/7 amenities and cutting-edge trading simulators.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement high-throughput options pricing engines in C++/Python
- Optimize trading algorithms for microsecond latency requirements
- Develop real-time risk management systems for complex derivatives portfolios
- Collaborate with traders to implement quantitative strategies
- Ensure 99.99% system uptime through robust failover mechanisms
- Lead code reviews and mentor junior engineers on night shift rotations
- Automate deployment pipelines for continuous delivery
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience in low-latency financial software development
- Expertise in options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial Trees)
- Proficiency in C++, Java, or Python with Linux kernel tuning
- Familiarity with FIX protocol and market data feeds (ITCH/ITCH50)
- Strong understanding of exchange mechanics and order book dynamics
- Experience with distributed systems and message queues (Kafka/RabbitMQ)
- Ability to work independently during night shift hours (10 PM - 6 AM CT)
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field