Akuna Capital

Software Engineer - C++, Trading Strategies

Akuna Capital · Chicago, IL

Posted 23 days ago

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This role has been open
23 days
Akuna Capital's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Akuna Capital's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Akuna Capital
high
28 stale, 1 reposted of 38 open
Hiring momentum
45 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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About this role

As a Software Engineer on the Trading Strategies Team at Akuna, you will focus on designing, implementing, and deploying low latency trading strategies using modern C++. You will collaborate closely with Traders and Researchers to analyze data and develop software that captures market opportunities quickly. The role involves both hands-on technical work and leadership opportunities in project and team management, utilizing Agile methodologies and modern software best practices.

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benefits
2/5
freshness
4/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • 3+ years of experience developing performant, scalable applications in modern C++20 and beyond
  • Experience developing trading strategies and/or a demonstrated passion for financial markets
  • Experience using data to drive decision-making
  • Significant experience with distributed systems, data structures, and algorithms
  • Solid understanding of multi-threaded/multi-core programming paradigms
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math or equivalent

What you get

  • Minimum base salary starts at $145,000
  • Discretionary performance bonus
  • Comprehensive benefits package including employer-paid medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, and paid time off

Worth weighing

  • Role involves high-pressure decision-making in rapidly changing market conditions
  • Level/title and team placement determined after the interview process
  • No specific mention of remote work options

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Listed by Akuna Capital on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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