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Software Engineer - Equity Options Trading Systems

Apex Derivatives Technologies
Chicago
Estimated Salary
USD 140.000 – USD 210.000
Live Update
15 Juli 2026
Deadline
15 Jul 2027

Job Description

We are seeking a visionary Software Engineer to join our elite trading division specializing in Equity Options. You will be at the forefront of developing high-frequency trading platforms that drive liquidity in the options market. If you are passionate about low-latency systems and complex financial instruments, this is your opportunity to shape the future of algorithmic trading.

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive compensation and equity package.
  • Work with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment.
  • Impact millions of dollars in daily trades.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement scalable, low-latency trading engines for Equity Options strategies.
  • Optimize database schemas and query performance for high-volume options pricing data.
  • Collaborate with quantitative researchers to translate mathematical models into production code.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot complex distributed systems ensuring 99.99% uptime.
  • Conduct code reviews and mentor junior engineers in best practices.
  • Develop automated testing frameworks to ensure system reliability.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
  • 5+ years of experience in C++ or Python in a high-performance computing environment.
  • Deep understanding of financial derivatives, specifically Equity Options and market mechanics.
  • Experience with Linux environments, multithreading, and memory management.
  • Familiarity with real-time data processing tools (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.).
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Required Skills

C++ Python Options Trading Low Latency Kafka Docker Linux Quantitative Finance

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