Job Description
We are seeking a world-class Software Engineer to join our elite trading infrastructure team in Seattle. At Apex Derivatives Systems, we build the algorithms and platforms that power the modern equity options market. As a key member of our engineering division, you will have the unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while earning significant equity options that align your success with the company's growth.
Why Join Us?
• Equity Compensation: Competitive base salary paired with a robust equity options package designed for long-term wealth creation.
• Impact: Work on systems that handle millions of trades per second with millisecond latency requirements.
• Environment: Collaborate with top-tier quantitative analysts and full-stack engineers in a high-performance, innovative culture.
Responsibilities
- Platform Development: Design, develop, and maintain scalable high-frequency trading software for equity options execution.
- System Optimization: Identify bottlenecks in existing infrastructure and implement micro-architectures to improve throughput and reduce latency.
- Data Integrity: Ensure the accuracy and security of real-time market data feeds and trade execution engines.
- Collaboration: Partner with quantitative researchers to translate mathematical models into efficient, production-ready code.
- Maintenance: Monitor system health, troubleshoot critical issues, and perform regular code audits and refactoring.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related technical field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Experience: 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, specifically in low-latency environments or high-frequency trading.
- Languages: Proficiency in C++, Java, or Python with deep understanding of memory management and concurrency.
- Technical Skills: Strong experience with distributed systems, message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
- Domain Knowledge: Familiarity with financial markets, specifically equity options and derivatives, is a significant plus.