or apply directly on Akuna Capital's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 19 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 (C++) at Akuna Capital, you will contribute to the development of the firm's core trading platform by designing, implementing, and delivering high-quality trading systems. Your role will involve working with modern C++ technologies in a Linux environment, collaborating with traders and quantitative researchers, and utilizing Agile methodologies to enhance the trading system.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- 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 high-performance, scalable applications in modern C++
- Experience with Linux and Python
- Understanding of distributed systems, data structures and algorithms, object-oriented design
- Practical use of multi-threaded/multi-core programming paradigms
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Engineering, Maths or equivalent
Nice to have
- A working knowledge of C++17/20 and strong experience with template meta-programming
- A curiosity about and demonstrated interest in the C++ language and modern CPU architecture
- Familiarity with trading and trading systems
Worth weighing
- No salary listed
- Focus on high-performance, scalable applications may imply a demanding work environment
- Internal training provided for trading systems knowledge, which may be beneficial for candidates without prior experience in trading
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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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