Job Description
Are you ready to engineer the algorithms that drive the financial markets?
Apex Derivatives Technologies is seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to join our elite Quantitative Trading division. We specialize in high-frequency equity options execution and pricing models. If you have a passion for low-latency systems and financial mathematics, we want to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
- Work with cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced fintech environment.
- Competitive compensation package with performance-based bonuses.
- Collaborative culture that values innovation and technical excellence.
- Located in the heart of Nashville, TN.
As a key member of our team, you will be instrumental in building and maintaining the infrastructure that handles millions of transactions daily.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain high-performance equity options pricing engines using C++ and Python.
- Optimize execution algorithms to minimize slippage and maximize fill rates in volatile markets.
- Collaborate closely with quantitative researchers to translate mathematical models into production code.
- Ensure system reliability, scalability, and security across our distributed trading network.
- Participate in code reviews and technical architecture planning sessions.
- Debug complex financial data streams and latency issues in real-time environments.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
- 3+ years of experience in software engineering, specifically within the Financial Services or Fintech industry.
- Strong proficiency in C++ (advanced knowledge of STL, templates, and memory management) and Python.
- Deep understanding of financial markets, specifically Equity Options (Black-Scholes, binomial trees, or implied volatility).
- Experience with low-latency systems, message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ), and distributed databases.
- Experience with Linux environments, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines.