Job Description
Are you a visionary engineer passionate about the intricacies of financial markets? Apex Derivatives Systems is seeking a highly skilled Equity Options Software Engineer to join our elite Night Shift team in Portland, Oregon.
In this pivotal role, you will be at the forefront of our high-frequency trading infrastructure, specifically focused on the valuation and execution of complex equity options strategies. We operate in a 24/7 global market environment, and our night shift engineers play a critical role in bridging the gap between US and Asian markets.
Why Join Us?
- Impactful Work: Build the engines that power multi-million dollar trading strategies.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a predictable night shift schedule with full benefits and competitive pay.
- Modern Stack: Work with cutting-edge technologies in a low-latency environment.
Don't just write code; engineer the future of finance.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain high-performance options pricing engines using C++ and Python.
- Analyze market data feeds to identify arbitrage opportunities in equity options.
- Optimize existing trading algorithms for latency reduction and throughput improvement.
- Monitor system health and stability during high-volatility trading sessions.
- Collaborate closely with quantitative analysts to translate financial models into executable code.
- Ensure strict compliance with risk management protocols and regulatory standards.
Qualifications
- BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on high-frequency trading or financial software.
- Deep understanding of Option Theory (Black-Scholes, Binomial Models) and derivatives pricing.
- Proficiency in C++ (C++11/14/17) and Python.
- Experience with low-latency systems, message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ), and in-memory databases.
- Ability to work effectively during night shifts and manage time zones.