Job Description
Are you a visionary Software Engineer looking to disrupt the financial markets?
Meridian Financial Technologies is seeking a top-tier talent to join our Minneapolis-based team. We are building the next-generation infrastructure for equity options trading, and we need your expertise to engineer systems that are scalable, secure, and ultra-fast.
As a key member of our engineering squad, you will collaborate with quantitative analysts and market experts to translate complex financial models into robust, high-performance software. If you are passionate about Low Latency Computing and want to work with cutting-edge technologies in the heart of the Midwest, apply today.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive base salary and performance bonuses.
- Significant Equity Options package to align your success with the company's growth.
- Work in a modern, collaborative environment with top-tier engineers.
- Flexible work arrangements and comprehensive benefits.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain high-performance software systems for equity options execution and risk management.
- Optimize existing trading algorithms to reduce latency and improve throughput.
- Collaborate with quantitative researchers to implement new pricing models and trading strategies.
- Ensure system reliability, scalability, and security in a high-frequency trading environment.
- Mentor junior developers and conduct code reviews to maintain high engineering standards.
- Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment.
Qualifications
- BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- Strong proficiency in C++ and Python with a deep understanding of memory management and performance optimization.
- Experience with low-latency systems, distributed computing, and high-availability architectures.
- Familiarity with financial markets, specifically equity options or derivatives trading.
- Knowledge of Linux environments and scripting languages (Bash, Perl).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.