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.
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.