C++ Software Engineer: High-Performance Trading Systems

Akuna Capital; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Akuna Capital in Sydney is seeking a Software Engineer (C++) to join our engineering team and contribute to our core trading platform. You will focus on analysis, design, implementation, and delivery of the trading system using modern C++ in a high-performance environment.

You will collaborate with traders and quantitative researchers, work on Linux services, and participate in design reviews and agile development to continuously improve latency and reliability.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience developing high-performance, scalable applications in modern C++.
• Working knowledge C++17/20 and template meta-programming is a plus.
• Experience with Linux and Python required.
• Understanding of distributed systems, data structures and algorithms, object-oriented design.
• Practical use of multi-threaded/multi-core programming paradigms.
• A curiosity about and demonstrated interest in the C++ language and modern CPU architecture is a plus.
• Ability to take on projects and drive them through to completion.
• Familiarity with trading and trading systems is a plus, though not a requirement (internal training available).
• Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Engineering, Maths or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Design and build mission critical and complex trading systems
• Plan, design and implement high quality Linux services using modern C++ technologies
• Build software using Agile methodologies
• Participate in design sessions and code reviews
• Work on cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and solve complex problems

Skills

C++17/20

Linux

Python

Multi-threading

Distributed systems

Algorithms

OO design

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Engineering, Maths or equivalent

Job description

Akuna Capital in Sydney is seeking a Software Engineer (C++) to join our engineering team and contribute to our core trading platform. You will focus on analysis, design, implementation, and delivery of the trading system using modern C++ in a high-performance environment.

You will collaborate with traders and quantitative researchers, work on Linux services, and participate in design reviews and agile development to continuously improve latency and reliability.