Lead Software Developer – Options Market Making

Careeroza; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Careeroza is seeking a highly experienced Lead Software Developer to design, build, and optimize the core technology behind real-time option quote management across U.S. equity markets.

You will lead architecture, code, and performance tuning for a high-volume quoting engine. The role requires hands-on expertise in C++ and Linux, with a track record delivering low-latency systems handling large numbers of simultaneous quotes across symbols and exchanges.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software development.
• Hands-on experience with low-latency systems preferred.
• Proficiency in C++ and Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and optimize a real-time option quote engine.
• Lead architecture and performance tuning for high-volume quotes across symbols and exchanges.

Skills

C++

Linux

Job description

# Lead Software Developer – Options Market MakingsquarepointcapitalPosted on October 9, 2026New York, Montreal, London5+ years## Experience Required5+ years## Skills MentionedC++Linux## Role SummaryPosition Overview: We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Software Developer to design, build, and optimize the core technology behind real-time option quote management across U.S. equity options markets. The candidate must have a proven track record and hands-on experience in the following areas: Design and develop a high-performance, event-driven options quoting engine capable of maintaining large numbers of simultaneous two-sided quotes across symbols, strikes, expirations, and exchanges. Build efficient quote lifecycle management, including new quote creation, quote replacement, quote and mass quote cancellation, quote refresh, and quote re-entry.