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Software Engineer - C++, Trading Strategies

Akuna Capital
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈChicagoMediorFull-time$145k+Posted January 2, 2026

About the Role

Akuna Capital is an innovative options market-making trading firm seeking Software Engineers to apply their skills to low latency trading. Working directly with Traders and Researchers, you will focus on analysis, design, implementation, testing and delivery of trading strategies. Your goal is to develop software that incorporates vast amounts of data to drive sophisticated, ultra-fast strategies, capturing market opportunities before the competition.

  • Lead in the design, implementation, and deployment of trading strategies using modern C++ technologies
  • Bring deep technical knowledge in areas such as parallel programming, trading systems, networking, and performance analysis
  • Be extremely hands-on, producing both detailed technical work and high-level architectural designs
  • Have leadership opportunities across both project and team management
  • Build software using Agile methodologies and modern software best practices
  • Work directly with Traders and Researchers to create and enhance high performance, low latency trading strategies

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience developing performant, scalable applications in modern C++20 and beyond
  • Experience developing trading strategies and/or a demonstrated passion for financial markets
  • Experience using data to drive decision-making
  • Significant experience with distributed systems, data structures, and algorithms
  • Solid understanding of multi-threaded/multi-core programming paradigms
  • Highly collaborative in nature, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math or equivalent
  • The ability to react quickly and accurately to rapidly changing market conditions, including the ability to quickly and accurately respond and/or solve math and coding problems are essential functions of the role

What You'll Get

  • $145k+ base salary
  • Comprehensive benefits package that may encompass employer-paid medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, and other benefits