Job Description
Are you a visionary Software Engineer passionate about the complexities of financial markets? Apex Derivatives Technologies is seeking a talented Part-Time Equity Options Software Engineer to join our elite team in New York City. In this role, you will architect robust pricing models and low-latency trading systems that power our next-generation options platforms.
As a key contributor to our high-frequency trading infrastructure, you will collaborate with quants and data scientists to refine our algorithmic strategies. We offer a flexible work environment for the right candidate, allowing you to balance your expertise with other commitments while working on cutting-edge FinTech solutions.
Responsibilities
- Develop Pricing Algorithms: Engineer and maintain complex Monte Carlo and Black-Scholes models for equity options pricing.
- System Optimization: Identify bottlenecks in our execution engines and refactor code to reduce latency.
- Data Integration: Build and manage ETL pipelines to ingest real-time market data and historical options data.
- Backtesting Frameworks: Create tools to simulate trading strategies and validate risk metrics.
- Collaborative Development: Work alongside quantitative researchers to translate mathematical models into production-ready software.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related quantitative field.
- Experience: 3+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a focus on low-latency systems or financial applications.
- Programming Skills: Proficiency in Python, C++, or Rust; familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases.
- Financial Knowledge: Deep understanding of options theory, derivatives markets, and market microstructure.
- Problem Solving: Ability to debug complex systems and optimize performance under pressure.