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Akuna Capital · 2 hours ago

Software Engineer - C++

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Akuna Capital is an innovative trading firm focused on collaboration and cutting-edge technology. They are seeking a Software Engineer to contribute to the build-out of their proprietary options market-making trading platform, focusing on analysis, design, implementation, testing, and delivery of their trading system.

Trading Platform

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design and build mission-critical and complex trading systems

Plan, design, and implement efficient, flexible, and resilient Linux services using modern C++ technologies

Build software using Agile methodologies

Participate in design sessions and code reviews

Work on cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and solve complex problems

Qualification

C++LinuxPythonData structuresAlgorithmsMulti-threadingAsynchronous executionObject-oriented designAgile methodologiesTrading systems

Required

3+ years of experience developing performant, scalable applications in modern C++ (and at least 2 years with C++ 20 or 23; template metaprogramming a plus)

Experience with Linux and Python required

Understanding of data structures, algorithms, distributed systems, multi-threading, and asynchronous execution

Object-oriented design and programming experience

Ability to take on projects and drive them through to completion in a timely manner

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

Preferred

Familiarity with trading and trading systems is a plus

Benefits

Discretionary performance bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

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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