Job Description
The Opportunity: Apex Derivatives is seeking a world-class Equity Options Software Engineer to join our elite quantitative trading team. We are pioneering the next generation of automated trading strategies, and you will be at the heart of building the infrastructure that powers our market dominance.
While our culture is global, we are actively recruiting top talent based in the El Paso, TX area to support our remote-first operational model. If you are passionate about financial engineering, low-latency systems, and the complexities of equity options, this is your chance to make a significant impact.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain high-performance pricing engines for complex equity options strategies.
- Collaborate with quantitative researchers to translate mathematical models into efficient, scalable software.
- Optimize existing systems to reduce latency and increase throughput in high-volatility market conditions.
- Implement robust risk management and position tracking tools to safeguard capital.
- Participate in code reviews and architectural discussions to ensure system reliability and scalability.
Qualifications
- Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Financial Engineering.
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering, specifically within the financial services or high-frequency trading sector.
- Deep understanding of equity options markets, derivatives pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial), and market microstructure.
- Proficiency in C++ for low-latency systems and Python for data analysis and scripting.
- Experience with Linux environments, real-time data feeds, and distributed systems.