Software Engineer - C++, Trading Strategies Jobs

Software Engineer - C++, Trading Strategies

AKUNA CAPITAL

Location:
United States, Chicago

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

130000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Akuna is looking for Software Engineers who are excited 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 Akuna’s strategies to the market. Your goal is to develop software that incorporates vast amounts of data to drive sophisticated, ultra-fast strategies, capturing market opportunities before our competition.

Job Responsibility:

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

What we offer:

discretionary performance bonus
comprehensive benefits package that may encompass employer-paid medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, and other benefits

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 05, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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