Job Description
Are you a visionary software engineer passionate about the intricate world of financial derivatives? Apex Derivatives Labs is seeking a talented Part-Time Equity Options Software Engineer to join our elite Denver-based team.
In this role, you won't just write code; you will architect the engines that power real-time options pricing and risk management. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment and want to make a tangible impact on the markets, we want to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
- Work with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative fintech environment.
- Flexible part-time schedule allowing for deep focus on high-value engineering tasks.
- Competitive compensation package tailored for high-performing individuals.
- Opportunity to directly influence the pricing models used by top-tier traders.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain high-performance software components for complex equity options pricing models.
- Collaborate closely with quantitative analysts to translate advanced mathematical models into efficient, production-ready code.
- Optimize existing trading algorithms and backend services to minimize latency and maximize throughput.
- Implement and maintain robust risk management systems to monitor exposure and volatility in real-time.
- Conduct thorough code reviews and contribute to the technical architecture of our financial engine.
- Debug and resolve high-stakes issues in live trading environments with minimal downtime.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3-4 years of professional software engineering experience, with a strong preference for experience in the FinTech or High-Frequency Trading sectors.
- Strong proficiency in C++, Python, or Java, with a deep understanding of data structures and algorithms.
- Comprehensive knowledge of financial instruments, specifically Equity Options, derivatives, and volatility surface modeling.
- Familiarity with pricing models such as Black-Scholes, Binomial trees, or Monte Carlo simulations.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a part-time capacity while delivering high-quality, error-free results.