Software Engineer (Entry-Level) - C++

What you’ll do

as a  Entry Level Software Engineer  on the C++ Team at Akuna :

Software Engineers at Akuna have the opportunity to use cutting-edge technology while working on high performance / low latency systems. We offer a team-based approach to trading and software engineering, believing that productive integration of the two groups is vital for success in this industry. Akuna loves Software Engineers who are self-starters and have the ability to problem solve and think outside of the box. We value innovation and hard work, and want you to make an impact in the firm. Whether you are interested in trading infrastructure, algorithms, exchange gateways, performance engineering, hardware or data capture and analysis, there’s work to be done. If you are excited to jump in and make a difference, Akuna could be the place for you.

The C++ teams  work on applications where C++ is used for computational heavy-lifting and for applications that have critical, low-latency processes such as trading strategies. C++ provides the flexibility and low-level control that our Software Engineers need to get maximum performance out of multi-core, super-scalar processors. No previous experience in finance or trading is required. Training and continuous education is provided for all Engineers to ensure they have the skills and knowledge needed to be successful.

Qualities that make great candidates :

• BS / MS / PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Physics or related field completed upon employment
• Experience programming in C++
• Experience with several of the following distributed systems, networking, data structures & algorithms, and operating systems
• Strong analytic and problem-solving skills
• Exposure to scripting and rudimentary data mining and regression analysis, ideally in Python with Pandas and Numpy
• Ability to communicate with the trading team, obtain requirements, find solutions and implement them in a clean and concise way
• Passion for innovation and building systems from the ground up
• Ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment
• Self-starter attitude with the ability to work independently
• Strong sense of ownership
• Must be graduating August 2025 or prior
• GPA of 3.5 or above
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required on the first day of employment including F-1 students using OPT or STEM

Please note : This year, candidates will only be considered for their top preference role due to the high volume of applications we receive. By submitting this application, you acknowledge that you will not be considered for other Tech and / or Quant roles at Akuna for this recruiting season.