or apply directly on Akuna Capital's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- 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
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Akuna Capital's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Akuna Capital.
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.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Akuna Capital as an employer.
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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