If you’re looking to launch or grow your career in software development while working on innovative financial technology, this opportunity at Unlok could be a great fit. The company is hiring a Jr Options Software Developer in New York City, offering a competitive salary of $100,000–$130,000 USD. You’ll collaborate with experienced engineers, build high-performance software solutions, and gain valuable experience in the fast-paced fintech industry.
Job Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Unlok |
| Role | Jr Options Software Developer |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience) |
| Job Location | New York City, New York, USA |
| Salary | $100,000–$130,000 USD per year |
| Work Type | On-site |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Job Level | Junior / Entry Level |
| Industry | Financial Technology (FinTech) |
Job Description
We’re building an AI-native investing platform that transforms institutional-grade market data into products for everyday investors.
Our mission is to help investors better understand global financial markets through data, research, and AI. Rather than simply displaying charts or dashboards, we build products that explain what markets are doing, why they’re moving, and what options markets may be pricing in.
Behind these products is a real-time options intelligence platform built on institutional-grade OPRA market data. We’re looking for a curious and ambitious software developer who enjoys building products at the intersection of financial markets, AI, and software engineering.
What you will do:
- Build software that processes and analyzes institutional-grade OPRA options market data
- Develop options analytics including Greeks, implied volatility, volatility surfaces, and market structure analysis
- Build AI-powered backend services and investor-facing products
- Collaborate closely with quantitative researchers to transform research into production-ready software
- Rapidly prototype and ship new product ideas using AI-assisted development workflows
- Continuously improve product performance, reliability, and user experience
What we are looking for:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g. Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Financial Engineering, or Physics)
- 1–3 years of software engineering experience
- Strong Python programming skills and experience building software products
- Experience working with OPRA and other institutional options market data, along with options analytics (e.g. Greeks, implied volatility, or market microstructure)
- Actively leverage AI coding tools and modern AI workflows (including MCP) as part of your daily development process
- Curious, self-driven, and passionate about building products that investors actually use
Nice to have:
- Experience building financial software or trading products
- Experience with LLMs, AI agents, or AI-powered applications
- Open-source contributions or personal projects related to AI or financial markets
Selection Process
- Application submission
- Resume screening
- Technical assessment or coding challenge
- Technical interview
- Final interview with the hiring team
- Offer and background verification
How to Apply
- Visit the official Unlok careers page.
- Search for the Jr Options Software Developer position.
- Review the job description and eligibility requirements.
- Prepare your updated resume and any required documents.
- Complete the online application form.
- Submit your application and monitor your email for further updates from the recruitment team.
