Algo Capital Group
Tech Lead - Options - Market Making
Algo Capital Group, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Tech Lead - Options - Market Making
A globally renowned proprietary trading firm is seeking a Tech Lead to lead the technical build-out and optimization of their next-generation options market making platform. This position sits at the intersection of high-performance infrastructure and quantitative trading, driving the development of ultra-low latency systems that underpin the firm’s electronic options quoting and execution capabilities.
Is this the role you are looking for If so read on for more details, and make sure to apply today.
Key Responsibilities: Architect and implement a high-performance, low-latency platform specifically for options market making. Drive end-to-end platform development, from network interface tuning to quoting and risk management infrastructure. Collaborate closely with traders, quant researchers, and infrastructure teams to ensure system alignment with trading strategies. Lead global deployment and configuration of market access systems across multiple options exchanges.
Required Experience: Proven experience leading development of ultra-low latency systems for market making or high-frequency trading, ideally in options. Deep knowledge of low-latency networking Expertise in C++, with strong scripting experience in Python Experience working in collaborative, cross-functional teams involving trading, quant research, and engineering.
What’s on Offer: Highly competitive compensation with significant upside based on team and platform performance. Opportunity to lead a global, high-impact technical initiative at the core of a world-class trading business. Work in a technology-forward environment where engineering excellence drives trading success. Flat structure, casual culture, and access to cutting-edge infrastructure and talent.
If you’re a senior technologist with a track record of building and scaling low-latency systems for options trading, this is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role that directly influences trading outcomes. Apply now to learn more.
Is this the role you are looking for If so read on for more details, and make sure to apply today.
Key Responsibilities: Architect and implement a high-performance, low-latency platform specifically for options market making. Drive end-to-end platform development, from network interface tuning to quoting and risk management infrastructure. Collaborate closely with traders, quant researchers, and infrastructure teams to ensure system alignment with trading strategies. Lead global deployment and configuration of market access systems across multiple options exchanges.
Required Experience: Proven experience leading development of ultra-low latency systems for market making or high-frequency trading, ideally in options. Deep knowledge of low-latency networking Expertise in C++, with strong scripting experience in Python Experience working in collaborative, cross-functional teams involving trading, quant research, and engineering.
What’s on Offer: Highly competitive compensation with significant upside based on team and platform performance. Opportunity to lead a global, high-impact technical initiative at the core of a world-class trading business. Work in a technology-forward environment where engineering excellence drives trading success. Flat structure, casual culture, and access to cutting-edge infrastructure and talent.
If you’re a senior technologist with a track record of building and scaling low-latency systems for options trading, this is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role that directly influences trading outcomes. Apply now to learn more.