Software Engineer - C++

About Akuna Capital Akuna Capital is an innovative trading firm with a strong focus on cutting-edge technology, data driven decisions and automation. Our core competency is providing liquidity as an options market-maker – meaning we provide competitive quotes that we are willing to both buy and sell. To do this successfully we design and implement our own low latency technologies, trading strategies and mathematical models. Our Founding Partners first conceptualized Akuna in their hometown of Sydney. They opened the firm’s first office in 2011 in the heart of the derivatives industry and the options capital of the world – Chicago. Today, Akuna is proud to operate from additional offices in Sydney, Shanghai, and London. We are the leading options market-maker to successfully enter the industry in recent years with sustainable growth. By providing more liquidity to the markets through rapid innovation, we have the advantage of youth in remaining nimble and agile in an ever-changing competitive landscape. Akuna has no clients or external investors, we trade only with the company’s capital. We have dozens of employee-shareholders and this number continues to grow. We are really proud of what we have accomplished since inception, but even more excited for all that lies ahead of us. We are still building, accessing new markets, trading new products, and creating new strategies, giving you the opportunity to be involved in shaping the future of Akuna. Indeed, the great majority of Akuna’s growth profile is ahead of us. Visit Us: A 360 Virtual Reality Experience: https://vr.akunacapital.com

• collaboration, cutting-edge technology, data driven solutions, and automation.
• We specialize in providing liquidity as an options market maker – meaning we are
• committed to providing competitive quotes that we are willing to both buy and
• sell. To do this successfully, we design and implement our own low latency
• technologies, trading strategies, and mathematical models.
• Our Founding Partners first conceptualized Akuna in their hometown of Sydney.
• They opened the firm’s first office in 2011 in the heart of the derivatives
• industry and the options capital of the world – Chicago. Today, Akuna is proud
• to operate from additional offices in Sydney, Shanghai, London and Singapore.
• Akuna is looking for motivated self-starters to join our growing engineering
• team and contribute to the build-out of our proprietary options market-making
• trading platform. You will focus on analysis, design, implementation, testing
• and delivery of Akuna’s trading system using the latest technologies. Successful
• candidates will work closely with an industry-leading team of options Traders
• who participate fully in the design and ongoing enhancements to our proprietary
• 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
• 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
• 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
• In addition to technical skillsets, Akuna values the unique perspectives people
• can bring to the table to collaboratively solve complex problems and drive Akuna
• forward. We want everyone to feel empowered to apply. We welcome your
• application and encourage you to take the first steps toward your future with
• us!
• Please note that level/title, as well as team placement, will be determined upon
• the conclusion of the interview process. If you are a current student or recent
• graduate, please take a look at our Entry Level and Intern positions.
• In accordance with Illinois Equal Pay Act, the minimum base salary starts at
• $145,000. Exact compensation offered may vary based on many factors including,
• but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and skill set.
• This role is also eligible for a discretionary performance bonus as part of the
• total compensation package and includes a comprehensive benefits package that
• may encompass employer-paid medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions,
• paid time off, and other benefits. The minimum base salary herein was determined
• in good faith by Akuna Capital LLC.

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement Contributions
• Paid Time Off