Akuna Capital

Junior Developer C++

In short

Junior C++ Developer role building proprietary high-performance, low-latency trading systems covering exchange connectivity, trading algorithms, pricing, and automation. The company is a trading firm where you'll work across technology, quant, and trading functions, owning projects from requirements through post-deployment reliability. Requires familiarity with modern C++, data structures, algorithms, low-level performance optimization, and multithreaded/distributed systems, with 0-2 years of experience and a CS/Engineering degree.

About the Role
You will build proprietary trading systems spanning exchange connectivity, trading algorithms, pricing, and automation. You will deliver projects through requirements analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and post-deployment reliability and performance work. You will collaborate across technology, quant, and trading functions and contribute technical solutions.
Requirements
•BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or an equivalent technical field
•0-2 years of experience
•Must graduate by July 2027 or earlier
•Familiarity with modern C++ development and best practices
•Communication and collaboration skills
•Familiarity with data structures, algorithms, and low-level performance optimization
•Familiarity with multithreaded and distributed systems
•Willingness to communicate in English during technical interviews
Responsibilities
•Build high-performance, low-latency systems for exchange connectivity, trading algorithms, pricing, and automation
•Collaborate to identify and deliver high-impact projects
•Own the software development lifecycle from requirements analysis through post-deployment reliability and performance
•Contribute innovative ideas and solutions

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