Job Description
Join the FinTech Vanguard in Memphis, TN
Apex Derivatives Systems is seeking a world-class Software Engineer to architect and deploy high-frequency trading infrastructure for the equity options market. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and possess a deep understanding of mathematical modeling, we want you on our team. This is a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge low-latency technology in a role that directly impacts market liquidity and pricing efficiency.
Why Join Us?
- Work with a team of quantitative experts and veteran engineers.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
- State-of-the-art office located in the heart of Memphis.
Responsibilities
- Algorithm Development: Design, implement, and maintain low-latency algorithms for the pricing and execution of equity options.
- System Architecture: Build scalable microservices and distributed systems capable of handling high-volume market data streams.
- Model Integration: Collaborate closely with quantitative researchers to translate complex mathematical models into production-ready C++ and Python code.
- Performance Optimization: Continuously profile and optimize system components to reduce latency and maximize throughput.
- Deployment & Monitoring: Oversee CI/CD pipelines and implement robust monitoring and alerting systems to ensure 99.99% uptime.
- Mentorship: Lead code reviews and mentor junior engineers to foster a culture of technical excellence.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related quantitative field (Master’s preferred).
- Experience: 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, with at least 2 years specifically in finance, fintech, or high-frequency trading.
- Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in C++, Python, or Java. Deep knowledge of multithreading, memory management, and network programming.
- Financial Knowledge: Solid understanding of financial derivatives, specifically equity options, Black-Scholes models, and volatility surfaces.
- Tools: Experience with message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ), in-memory databases (Redis, Memcached), and SQL/NoSQL databases.
- Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving abilities and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.