Head of Engineering - Options

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Head of Engineering - Options in Israel.In this high-impact leadership role, you will define and drive the engineering vision behind a systematic options trading platform, shaping the core infrastructure that powers automated quoting, execution, pricing, and risk management. You will lead a specialized engineering team working at the intersection of trading, quant research, and low-latency systems, ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability in highly dynamic markets. This role combines deep technical leadership with hands-on system thinking in a fast-paced, data-driven trading environment. You will collaborate closely with traders, quants, product, and infrastructure teams to translate complex trading strategies into robust engineering solutions. As part of a forward-thinking organization in digital asset markets, you will contribute to the evolution of next-generation trading systems built in Rust and designed for scale. This is a unique opportunity to shape both technology and team culture in a highly specialized domain.AccountabilitiesLead, mentor, and grow a high-performing Options Engineering team of approximately 7 engineersOwn the architecture, evolution, and performance of a Rust-based systematic options trading platformDrive development of core trading systems including automated quoting, execution, pricing, and risk controlsEnsure reliability, low-latency performance, and robustness across production trading infrastructureCollaborate with trading, quant, risk, product, and infrastructure teams to align system design with business needsOversee technical decision-making across distributed systems, service design, and production scalabilityImprove engineering standards, testing frameworks, and production validation practicesTake ownership of production systems, ensuring operational stability and continuous improvementRequirements7+ years of experience in systematic trading, options market-making, or low-latency trading systemsStrong hands-on experience with Rust, C++, or C, with willingness to deepen Rust expertise if neededDeep understanding of algorithmic options trading, including quoting, execution, pricing, and risk systemsProven experience building or maintaining low-latency trading systems in derivatives or similar environmentsStrong knowledge of distributed systems, service architecture, and production-grade reliability principlesExperience working with SQL databases (PostgreSQL preferred) in production environmentsFamiliarity with gRPC and Node.js-based services is a plusExperience with market data systems, exchange connectivity, or FPGA technologies is highly desirableStrong leadership skills with experience managing and mentoring engineering teamsExcellent communication skills and ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-moving environmentsStrong ownership mindset and pragmatic approach to balancing speed, safety, and system complexityBenefitsCompetitive compensation package aligned with experience and impactFlexible working hours and fully remote-friendly setupHigh degree of autonomy and ownership over engineering decisionsOpportunity to work on cutting-edge systematic trading infrastructure in digital assetsCollaborative, merit-based culture focused on performance and excellenceEntrepreneurial environment with strong technical and product ownershipInclusive and diverse international team environmentBackground in crypto and financial markets innovationHow Jobgether WorksWe use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether?Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.