Job Description
Are you a high-performance Software Engineer looking for a role that combines cutting-edge technology with significant financial rewards? Apex Quant Solutions is seeking a dedicated Night Shift Engineer to join our Equity Options trading division in Portland, Oregon.
As part of our critical infrastructure team, you will build and maintain low-latency systems that power our global options trading floor. We value technical excellence, autonomy, and a passion for financial markets. Join us to secure your future with a competitive base salary and a robust equity package.
Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize high-frequency trading algorithms and order management systems for equity options.
- Ensure system stability and uptime during critical overnight market sessions.
- Collaborate with quantitative researchers to translate complex mathematical models into production code.
- Debug and resolve latency issues in real-time data feeds and execution engines.
- Participate in code reviews and architectural design discussions to drive technical debt reduction.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering, preferably within the Financial Services or High-Frequency Trading (HFT) sectors.
- Proficiency in C++, Python, or Java with a deep understanding of memory management and concurrency.
- Experience with Linux environments, message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ), and database technologies (PostgreSQL, Redis).
- Familiarity with equity options derivatives, market data structures, and FIX protocols is highly preferred.
- Ability to work effectively during night shifts (11 PM - 7 AM or similar).