Akuna Capital is looking to solve the problem of providing competitive quotes as an options market-maker by designing and implementing low latency technologies, trading strategies, and mathematical models.
Requirements
- 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
Responsibilities
- Lead in the design, implementation, and deployment of trading strategies using modern C++ technologies
- Bring deep technical knowledge in areas such as parallel programming, trading systems, networking, and performance analysis
- Be extremely hands-on, producing both detailed technical work and high-level architectural designs
- Have leadership opportunities across both project and team management
- Build software using Agile methodologies and modern software best practices
- Work directly with Traders and Researchers to create and enhance high performance, low latency trading strategies
Other
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math or equivalent
- Highly collaborative in nature, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to react quickly and accurately to rapidly changing market conditions, including the ability to quickly and accurately respond and/or solve math and coding problems are essential functions of the role
