Software Engineer - C++
Akuna Capital is a proprietary trading firm specializing in options market making. It provides liquidity across global financial markets using advanced technology, quantitative research, trading strategies, and automation.
About Akuna Capital
Akuna Capital is a global proprietary trading firm headquartered in Chicago, with offices in London, Sydney, Shanghai, and Singapore. The firm provides liquidity as an options market maker across global financial markets, covering products including commodities, indexes, and cryptocurrencies. Akuna designs and develops its own low-latency trading systems, mathematical models, strategies, and infrastructure through its Technology, Trading, Quant, and Operations departments. It also offers an Options 101 course introducing industry fundamentals and options trading concepts.
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Candidate Availability
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About the Role
You design, build, test, and deliver proprietary trading systems; implement efficient and resilient Linux services using modern C++; build software with Agile methodologies; participate in design sessions and code reviews; and troubleshoot complex problems with cross-functional teams.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience developing performant, scalable applications in modern C++
- At least 2 years with C++20 or C++23
- Experience with Linux and Python
- Understanding of data structures, algorithms, distributed systems, multithreading, and asynchronous execution
- Object-oriented design and programming experience
- Ability to drive projects through completion
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or equivalent
Responsibilities
- Design and build mission-critical trading systems
- Plan, design, and implement efficient Linux services using modern C++
- Build software using Agile methodologies
- Participate in design sessions and code reviews
- Troubleshoot and solve complex problems with cross-functional teams
Benefits
- Employer-paid medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement contributions
- Paid time off
- Discretionary performance bonus
