Job Description
Are you a visionary Software Engineer looking to make a tangible impact in the financial markets? Apex Derivatives is expanding our Sacramento engineering team to build the next generation of high-frequency trading infrastructure for equity options.
We are not just writing code; we are architecting the systems that power global liquidity. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to work with top-tier talent on complex pricing models and low-latency algorithms, this is your opportunity.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Compensation: We offer a highly competitive salary with the flexibility of weekly pay for eligible candidates.
- Equity Benefits: Receive meaningful equity packages to share in our company's success.
- Modern Tech Stack: Work with C++, Python, and cutting-edge cloud infrastructure.
Join us in Sacramento and drive the future of financial technology.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain low-latency trading systems optimized for high-volume equity options execution.
- Implement and refine complex financial pricing models and volatility surface calculations.
- Collaborate closely with quantitative analysts and traders to translate market requirements into robust software solutions.
- Optimize database queries and data pipelines to ensure real-time data integrity for trading decisions.
- Conduct rigorous code reviews, debugging, and performance profiling to ensure system stability.
- Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from architecture design to deployment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.
- Proven experience (3+ years) in software engineering, with a focus on C++ or Python.
- Deep understanding of financial concepts, specifically equity options, derivatives, and market microstructure.
- Experience with high-performance computing, parallel processing, or distributed systems.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure in a dynamic market environment.