Software Engineer - C++

Akuna Capital is hiring a Software Engineer in Chicago to help develop its proprietary options trading platform. The role involves designing, building, testing, and improving low-latency systems in modern C++ for Linux, while working closely with traders and engineers on complex technical challenges. The company is looking for someone with at least 3 years of experience in performant, scalable C++ work, including 2 years or more with C++20 or C++23, plus experience with Linux and Python. It would suit a self-starter who is comfortable with Agile teamwork, code reviews, and topics such as algorithms, distributed systems, multithreading, and asynchronous programming.