Software Engineer

Software Engineer - C++

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 Capital is looking for a Software Engineer to join our growing engineering team and contribute to the build-out of our proprietary options market-making trading platform. You will work closely with an industry-leading team of options Traders who participate fully in the design and ongoing enhancements to our proprietary trading platform.

Job Responsibility:

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
Contribute to the build-out of our proprietary options market-making trading platform
Focus on analysis, design, implementation, testing and delivery of Akuna’s trading system using the latest technologies

Requirements:

3+ years of experience developing performant, scalable applications in modern C++
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
Familiarity with trading and trading systems is a plus
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

Nice to have:

Familiarity with trading and trading systems
template metaprogramming

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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