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Akuna Capital · 23 hours ago

Software Engineer - C++, Trading Strategies

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Akuna Capital is an innovative trading firm specializing in liquidity provision as an options market-maker. As a Software Engineer on the Trading Strategies Team, you will develop and implement low latency trading strategies, collaborating closely with Traders and Researchers to drive market opportunities.

Trading Platform

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

C++20Trading strategiesParallel programmingDistributed systemsAgile methodologiesData-driven decision makingMulti-threaded programmingCollaborationCommunication skillsProblem-solving

Required

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

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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