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Equity Options Software Engineer - Night Shift - Virginia

Apex Derivatives Corp
Reston
Estimated Salary
USD 140.000 – USD 180.000
New
Live Update
4 September 2026
Deadline
4 Sep 2027

Job Description

We are looking for a talented and motivated Software Engineer to join our elite trading team. You will be responsible for building and maintaining the infrastructure that powers our equity options trading algorithms. This is a unique opportunity to work in a high-performance environment with a competitive equity package.

Location & Shift: We are hiring for our operations center in Virginia, with a flexible schedule. We are also open to candidates in Portland, OR who can accommodate a night shift rotation to support global market overlaps.

Key Highlights:

  • Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
  • Significant equity and stock options.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Night shift premium pay.

Join us and shape the future of financial technology.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and optimize low-latency trading systems for equity options markets.
  • Ensure high availability and fault tolerance of trading infrastructure during critical market hours.
  • Collaborate with quantitative analysts to translate pricing models into executable code.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code using modern engineering practices.
  • Debug complex issues in distributed systems and perform root cause analysis.
  • Mentor junior developers and participate in code reviews to maintain code quality standards.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 3+ years of professional experience in software development, preferably in fintech or high-frequency trading.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python, or Java.
  • Deep understanding of financial markets, specifically equity options and market microstructure.
  • Must be available to work the night shift (e.g., 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM EST) or be willing to relocate to our Virginia office.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Required Skills

Python C++ Java Equity Options Market Microstructure Low Latency REST APIs SQL Night Shift High Frequency Trading

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