Software Engineer - C++, Trading Strategies

About this role

Akuna Capital seeks a Software Engineer to design and deploy high-performance, low-latency trading strategies using modern C++. Working closely with traders and researchers, you'll develop sophisticated software that processes vast data sets to capture market opportunities in options trading.

What you'll do

• Design, implement, and deploy trading strategies using C++20 and modern technologies
• Collaborate with traders and researchers to create high-performance, low-latency systems
• Perform detailed technical work and architect high-level system designs
• Lead projects and contribute to team management across the trading strategies team
• Develop software using Agile methodologies and modern best practices
• Apply expertise in parallel programming, networking, and performance optimization

What they're looking for

• C++20 and advanced modern C++
• Parallel and multi-threaded programming
• Distributed systems and networking
• Data structures and algorithms
• Low-latency systems design
• Performance analysis and optimization
• Agile development practices
• Financial markets knowledge