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Akuna Capital · 16 hours ago

Software Engineer (Entry-Level) - C++

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Akuna Capital is an innovative trading firm focused on collaboration and cutting-edge technology. They are seeking an Entry-Level Software Engineer to work on high performance/low latency systems, contributing to various aspects of trading technology and software engineering.

Trading Platform

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Use cutting-edge technology while working on high performance/low latency systems

Engage in trading infrastructure, algorithms, exchange gateways, performance engineering, hardware or data capture and analysis

Work on applications where C++ is used for computational heavy-lifting and for applications that have critical, low-latency processes such as trading strategies

Qualification

C++Data structuresAlgorithmsDistributed systemsParallel processingPythonAnalytic skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsSelf-starter attitudeAdaptability

Required

BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Physics or related field completed upon employment

Experience programming in modern C++

Experience with several of the following – distributed systems, parallel processing, networking, data structures and algorithms and operating systems

Strong analytic and problem-solving skills

Exposure to scripting and rudimentary data mining and regression analysis, ideally in Python with Pandas and Numpy

Ability to communicate with the trading team, obtain requirements, find solutions and implement them in a clean and concise way

The ability to react quickly and accurately to rapidly changing market conditions, including the ability to quickly and accurately respond to novel and unexpected problems

Passion for innovation and building systems from the ground up

Ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment

Self-starter attitude with the ability to work independently

Strong sense of ownership

Must be graduating August 2026 or prior

GPA of 3.5 or above

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required on the first day of employment including F-1 students using OPT or STEM

Resumes must be submitted in PDF format

Benefits

Employer-paid medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement contributions

Paid time off

Other benefits

Company

Akuna Capital

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Akuna Capital is a proprietary trading firm specializing in derivatives market-making.

Founded in 2011

Chicago, Illinois, USA

201-500 employees

https://akunacapital.com

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