Job Description
Join the Apex Quant Team
We are seeking a visionary Senior Software Engineer to architect and maintain the core infrastructure for our high-frequency equity options trading platform. If you are passionate about bridging the gap between complex financial mathematics and high-performance software engineering, we want to hear from you.
As a key member of our Quantitative Engineering team, you will be responsible for building systems that price, hedge, and execute options strategies in microseconds. You will work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment alongside quants and developers to push the boundaries of what is possible in algorithmic trading.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive compensation and equity package.
- Work with cutting-edge technologies (C++, Python, Rust).
- Flexible work arrangements and comprehensive benefits.
- Opportunity to directly impact multi-million dollar trading strategies.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and optimize low-latency trading engines specifically for equity options execution.
- Develop and maintain mathematical pricing models (Black-Scholes, Monte Carlo) and volatility surface calculations.
- Integrate with complex market data feeds (OptionMetrics, CME) to ensure real-time data ingestion and processing.
- Collaborate with quantitative researchers to translate mathematical models into efficient, scalable code.
- Implement robust risk management and position tracking systems for complex options portfolios.
- Mentor junior engineers and conduct code reviews to maintain high engineering standards.
- Debug and resolve high-stakes production issues with minimal downtime.
Qualifications
- B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related quantitative field.
- 3+ years of experience in low-latency C++ development and Python scripting.
- Deep understanding of options markets, including calls, puts, American/European styles, and option Greeks.
- Experience with financial data structures and real-time processing systems.
- Familiarity with distributed systems, message queues (Kafka/RabbitMQ), and database technologies (PostgreSQL, TimescaleDB).
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure in a high-frequency environment.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.