Job Description
Are you a technical expert ready to revolutionize the equity options market? ApexQuant Strategies is seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to join our elite engineering team in San Francisco. You will be responsible for designing and implementing the core infrastructure that powers our high-frequency trading algorithms and risk management systems.
In this role, you will bridge the gap between complex financial mathematics and robust, scalable software engineering. We offer a competitive compensation package, including a robust equity options program, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, low-latency trading engines specifically for equity options markets.
- Collaborate closely with quantitative analysts to translate mathematical models into executable code.
- Optimize existing systems for maximum throughput and minimal latency in volatile market conditions.
- Implement and enforce rigorous risk management protocols and real-time monitoring tools.
- Maintain and evolve the data ingestion pipeline for options chain data and market depth.
- Conduct code reviews and mentor junior engineers to maintain high engineering standards.
Qualifications
- BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
- 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a focus on C++, Python, or Java.
- Deep understanding of equity options products (calls, puts, spreads) and market microstructure.
- Experience with financial data APIs and handling large-scale datasets.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure in a high-stakes trading environment.
- Familiarity with distributed systems, message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ), and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP).