Job Description
Are you a visionary engineer looking to revolutionize the financial landscape? Nova Derivatives is a leading fintech firm specializing in equity options analytics and algorithmic trading. We are looking for a highly skilled Software Engineer to join our dynamic team in Boston, MA. This role offers the unique opportunity to work at the intersection of advanced mathematics and robust software architecture, with a strong emphasis on remote work flexibility.
As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for building the core infrastructure that powers our pricing models and trade execution engines. You will collaborate with quants and data scientists to turn complex financial concepts into scalable, high-performance code.
Why Join Nova Derivatives?
- Competitive compensation and equity package.
- Flexible remote work environment in the heart of Boston, MA.
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in fintech.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where innovation thrives. If you are ready to take your career to the next level in Georgia-adjacent or Boston based roles, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain high-frequency pricing engines for equity options and complex derivatives.
- Optimize existing trading algorithms to reduce latency and increase throughput in real-time market data streams.
- Collaborate with quantitative researchers to translate mathematical models into production-ready software.
- Ensure data integrity and security across all trading platforms and databases.
- Participate in code reviews and architectural decision-making to ensure system scalability and reliability.
- Implement robust error handling and monitoring systems to minimize downtime during high-volatility trading sessions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
- 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a focus on fintech or algorithmic trading.
- Strong proficiency in Python, C++, and SQL.
- Deep understanding of Black-Scholes models, Monte Carlo simulations, and other financial derivative pricing methodologies.
- Experience with distributed systems, message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ), and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.