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Akuna Capital

Software Engineer - C++

Chicago, ILFrom $145kmidAdded 1 month ago

About this role

Akuna Capital, an options market-making trading firm, seeks a C++ Software Engineer to design and build high-performance trading systems on Linux. You'll collaborate with experienced traders and engineers to develop proprietary platforms using modern C++ technologies in an Agile environment.

What you'll do

  • Design and build mission-critical trading systems
  • Develop efficient Linux services using modern C++ technologies
  • Participate in design sessions and code reviews
  • Troubleshoot complex problems with cross-functional teams
  • Implement software using Agile methodologies
  • Drive projects from conception through delivery

What they're looking for

  • C++ (C++20/23 with 2+ years experience, template metaprogramming preferred)
  • Linux
  • Python
  • Data structures and algorithms
  • Distributed systems
  • Multi-threading and asynchronous execution
  • Object-oriented design
  • Low-latency systems development
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Akuna Capital

Akuna Capital is an options market-maker and trading firm that operates 24/7 across crypto and traditional markets globally. The company is hiring Systems Engineers, Software Engineers, Security Engineers, and Data Engineers to build and maintain low-latency trading infrastructure, core trading systems, large-scale data pipelines, and secure technical infrastructure.

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Likely interview questions

  • Walk us through your experience with modern C++ (C++20 or C++23). Can you describe a specific project where you used advanced features like templates or concepts?
  • Tell us about a time you optimized a C++ application for performance. What profiling tools did you use and what was the outcome?
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