Job Description
Are you a top-tier Software Engineer passionate about the financial markets?
Apex Derivatives Technologies is revolutionizing the equity options landscape. We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Software Engineer to join our elite trading desk in New York City. In this role, you will be instrumental in building high-frequency trading systems and pricing engines that drive the market.
We offer a competitive benefits package, including Daily Pay Options for eligible staff, comprehensive health coverage, and a dynamic environment that fosters rapid career growth. If you are looking to leverage your engineering skills in the heart of the financial district, we want to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
- Work with cutting-edge technology in a high-stakes, high-reward environment.
- Access to Daily Pay features to manage your finances more flexibly.
- Located in the heart of New York, NY, the global capital for finance.
- Opportunities for career advancement into technical leadership roles.
Responsibilities
- Develop, optimize, and maintain low-latency trading systems specifically designed for Equity Options execution.
- Design and implement robust pricing models and risk management algorithms.
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts and traders to translate complex financial requirements into scalable software solutions.
- Ensure system stability and high availability during peak market hours.
- Participate in code reviews, technical architecture discussions, and agile sprint planning.
- Debug and resolve complex performance bottlenecks in high-throughput environments.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Proven experience (5+ years) in software engineering, preferably within Finance, Equity, or Options trading systems.
- Strong proficiency in C++ and Python.
- Deep understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and database optimization.
- Familiarity with financial derivatives, Black-Scholes models, and market data feeds (Bloomberg, Refinitiv).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.