Software Engineer- C++

Job Description:  Akuna is currently seeking a Software Engineer to add to our growing team. The Software Engineer will contribute to the build-out of our proprietary options market-making trading platform. This role will focus on analysis, design, implementation, testing and delivery using the latest tools and performance technologies. The successful candidate will be given a unique level of exposure to an industry-leading team of options traders who participate fully in the design and on-going enhancements to our proprietary trading platform.

Key Skills & Responsibilities:

• • Plan, design and implement a high quality desktop/middleware products
• • Engage traders and developers and articulate ideas clearly
• • Build software using Agile methodologies
• • Participate in design sessions and code reviews
• • Work on cross-functional teams
• • Be mentored by senior developers to learn the trading system and domain
• • Solve complex problems, and troubleshoot issues
• • Be capable of wearing “multiple hats” of responsibility

Job Requirements:

• • Computer Science or equivalent degree required
• • 3-6 years experience in developing applications in C++
• • Understanding of data structures and algorithms
• • Practical use of multi-threaded / multi-core programming paradigms
• • Object oriented design and programming
• • Capable of writing unit tests and functional tests
• • Experience with Linux and Python required
• • Understand concepts of TCP and UDP protocols
• • Deep knowledge of systems programming/Linux kernel experience preferred
• • Ability to work well with others
• • Excellent oral and written communication skills