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Senior Software Engineer - Equity Options Trading

ApexQuant Systems
Chicago
Estimated Salary
USD 140.000 – USD 200.000
New
Live Update
30 September 2026
Deadline
30 Sep 2027

Job Description

We are seeking a visionary Software Engineer to join our elite team dedicated to Equity Options trading infrastructure. If you thrive in high-pressure environments and possess a passion for low-latency systems, this is your opportunity to build the future of financial technology.

In this role, you will architect scalable solutions that process millions of market events per second, ensuring our pricing engines remain accurate and our execution speeds are unmatched. We value innovation, precision, and the drive to optimize every millisecond.

Why Join Us?

  • Work with cutting-edge technology in a high-frequency trading environment.
  • Competitive compensation package including base salary, performance bonuses, and equity grants.
  • Flexible remote/hybrid work options.
  • Continuous learning and mentorship opportunities.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement high-performance, low-latency software systems for Equity Options valuation and execution.
  • Collaborate with quantitative analysts and traders to translate complex financial models into robust, production-ready code.
  • Optimize database schemas and query performance to handle real-time market data ingestion and storage.
  • Ensure the reliability, security, and scalability of our core trading platform.
  • Mentor junior engineers and conduct rigorous code reviews to maintain high technical standards.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related technical field (Master’s preferred).
  • 3+ years of professional software engineering experience, specifically with C++ and/or Python.
  • Deep understanding of financial markets, specifically Equity Options and derivatives pricing models.
  • Experience with distributed systems, message queues (e.g., Kafka), and real-time data processing frameworks.
  • Strong knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and concurrency patterns.

Required Skills

C++ Python Low-latency Equity Options Financial Engineering Kafka Redis Docker Kubernetes SQL Algorithmic Trading

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