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Senior Software Engineer - Equity Options Platform - Austin, TX

Apex Market Systems
Austin
Estimated Salary
USD 120.000 – USD 160.000
New
Live Update
30 September 2026
Deadline
30 Sep 2027

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to join our elite trading division in Austin, Texas. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in building and maintaining the robust infrastructure that powers our equity options trading algorithms. If you are passionate about high-frequency trading, financial technology, and delivering solutions that impact the market, we want to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive Compensation: Base salary range of $120k - $160k USD.
  • Equity Packages: Receive company stock options as part of your total rewards package.
  • Weekly Pay: Get paid every week with our streamlined payroll system.
  • Modern Tech Stack: Work with the latest tools in cloud computing and low-latency architecture.

Be part of a team that drives innovation in the financial sector while enjoying the vibrant culture of Austin.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and optimize high-performance trading systems specifically for equity options and derivatives.
  • Collaborate with quantitative analysts to translate financial models into executable code.
  • Ensure real-time data processing and ultra-low latency for critical market events.
  • Maintain and upgrade core software components to ensure 99.99% system uptime.
  • Debug complex issues in high-stakes environments and implement secure financial data handling protocols.
  • Conduct code reviews and mentor junior engineers to maintain high engineering standards.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Finance.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in software engineering or quantitative development.
  • Strong proficiency in C++, Python, and Java.
  • Deep understanding of financial markets, particularly equity options, futures, and vanilla derivatives.
  • Experience with distributed systems, message queues, and microservices architecture.
  • Familiarity with SQL databases and NoSQL solutions.

Required Skills

C++ Python Java Equity Options Financial Markets High-Frequency Trading Low-Latency Systems AWS SQL Microservices

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