Software Engineer - C++

Akuna Capital

Chicago, IL💼 Full-time💰 $145,000–$145,000🗓 2026-08-30 → 2026-09-30

Core

Design and build mission-critical, low-latency options market-making trading systems and Linux services.

Role type

Senior C++ Software Engineer (Trading Systems)

Builds

Proprietary options market-making trading platform and Linux services

Domain

Financial Technology / Options Trading

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Modern C++ (20/23), Linux, Python, Data Structures, Algorithms, Distributed Systems, Multi-threading, Asynchronous Execution, Object-Oriented Design

Preferred skills

Template Metaprogramming, Trading Systems Knowledge

Technologies

C++ 20/23, Linux, Python

Responsibilities

Design and build complex trading systems; Plan, design, and implement efficient Linux services; Participate in design sessions and code reviews; Troubleshoot and solve complex problems on cross-functional teams

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC

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