Job Description
Join Apex Financial Technologies, a leader in high-frequency trading platforms, as a Senior Equity Options Software Engineer. We're revolutionizing derivatives trading with cutting-edge technology, and we need your expertise to build low-latency systems processing millions of transactions daily. Enjoy weekly pay, competitive benefits, and the opportunity to work at the intersection of finance and technology in NYC's vibrant financial district.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement high-performance trading systems for equity options pricing and risk management
- Optimize C++/Python code for microsecond-level latency in order execution
- Develop real-time analytics dashboards for options market data visualization
- Collaborate with quants to model complex option strategies and volatility surfaces
- Ensure 99.99% system uptime through robust error handling and failover mechanisms
- Mentor junior engineers on best practices in financial software development
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience in C++/Python for low-latency financial systems
- Deep understanding of equity options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial)
- Expertise in Linux kernel tuning and network optimization
- Familiarity with FIX protocol and exchange connectivity
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field
- Proven track record in high-throughput distributed systems
- Strong knowledge of SQL and time-series databases (InfluxDB, TimescaleDB)