Software Engineer - C++

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mid

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Akuna Capital Software Engineer - C++ at Akuna Capital focusing on designing and building mission-critical trading systems using modern C++ technologies. Collaborate closely with options traders to enhance proprietary trading platforms.

Responsibilities

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 trading platform. In this role, you will:
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
Qualities that make great candidates:
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

Qualification

At least 2 years with C++ 20 or 23Experience with Linux and PythonUnderstanding of data structuresBachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceTemplate metaprogramming

Required

3+ years of experience developing performant, scalable applications in modern C++
At least 2 years with C++ 20 or 23
Experience with Linux and Python
Understanding of data structures, algorithms, distributed systems, multi-threading, and asynchronous execution
Object-oriented design and programming experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or equivalent

Preferred

Template metaprogramming
Familiarity with trading and trading systems

Benefits

Dental
Vision
PTO
Annual Bonus

Company

Akuna Capital

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