Job Description
We are seeking a visionary Software Engineer to join our elite trading infrastructure team in Long Beach, CA. As a leader in the equity options space, we are building the next generation of algorithmic execution engines that redefine market efficiency. If you thrive in high-pressure environments and possess a passion for low-latency systems, this is your opportunity to shape the future of financial technology.
Why Join Us?
- Work with cutting-edge Low-Latency C++ architecture.
- Competitive compensation and equity packages.
- Remote-first culture with a hub in sunny Long Beach.
- Direct impact on multi-billion dollar trading volumes.
Apply today to build the systems of tomorrow.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and optimize high-frequency trading (HFT) algorithms for the equity options market.
- Implement robust market data ingestion pipelines (e.g., FIX, FAST protocols) ensuring zero packet loss.
- Collaborate with quantitative researchers to translate mathematical models into production-ready code.
- Ensure system reliability and uptime through rigorous stress testing and fault-tolerant design.
- Optimize memory usage and CPU cycles to minimize latency in critical execution paths.
- Maintain and evolve our proprietary order management system (OMS).
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline.
- 3+ years of professional experience in C++ (C++11/14/17/20) with a deep understanding of memory management and concurrency.
- Strong proficiency in Python for data analysis and scripting.
- Experience with Linux environments and performance profiling tools (Valgrind, perf, VTune).
- Familiarity with financial concepts, specifically equity options pricing and market microstructure.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.