Akuna Capital

Akuna Capital

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Akuna Capital is a proprietary trading firm and options market maker that builds low-latency systems and quantitative strategies to provide liquidity in futures and options markets. The firm trades solely with its own capital—no external clients or investors—and earns from market-making and arbitrage. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, it quotes across major Chicago-based exchanges and operates globally.

Open Positions at Akuna Capital

15 open positions

Shanghai, ChinaMid Level

Build high-performance quantitative trading software at Akuna Capital, developing pricing models, execution logic, and data-driven strategies for options market making. You’ll collaborate with researchers, traders, and systems engineers in a fast-moving, technology-focused environment.

4 hours ago
Sydney, AustraliaSenior

Platform Engineer responsible for building and operating scalable hybrid-cloud infrastructure, automating platform delivery, and improving reliability across Akuna’s trading technology environment. The role centers on Kubernetes, cloud services, infrastructure as code, observability, and CI/CD automation.

Amazon DynamoDBAmazon RedshiftAnsibleApache KafkaApache SparkAWS+8 more
23 days ago
London, United KingdomSenior

Akuna Capital is seeking a Platform Engineer to build and operate scalable hybrid-cloud platforms supporting low-latency trading. The role focuses on cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, infrastructure automation, observability, and reliable production systems.

Amazon DynamoDBAmazon RedshiftAnsibleApache KafkaApache SparkAWS+8 more
1 month ago
Shanghai, ChinaEntry Level

Join Akuna Capital as a Junior C++ Developer building high-performance, low-latency proprietary trading systems across exchange connectivity, trading algorithms, pricing, and automation. You will work end to end with technology, quantitative, and trading teams.

2 months ago
Sydney, AustraliaMid Level

Software Engineer C++ building high-performance, low-latency trading systems for Akuna Capital’s proprietary options market-making platform in Sydney. The role focuses on modern C++, Linux services, and complex distributed trading technology.

2 months ago
Chicago, IL, USAMid Level
$145k - $145k/yr

Join Akuna Capital’s Trading Strategies Team to build ultra-low-latency C++ software that powers sophisticated options trading strategies. You’ll work closely with traders and researchers to analyze, design, deploy, and optimize systems that capture market opportunities.

2 months ago
Chicago, IL, USAMid Level / Senior
$145k - $145k/yr

Build backend systems, data pipelines, integrations, and AI-enabled workflows supporting Akuna’s Procurement, Finance, and HR teams. You will lead a PostgreSQL cost-attribution platform while serving as a general-purpose engineer for business operations technology.

Chicago, IL, USAIntern
$130k - $130k/yr

Build production trading strategies and high-performance code as part of Akuna Capital’s 10-week Summer 2027 quantitative internship. You’ll combine Python programming, mathematical techniques, and market analysis to influence trading decisions and performance.

4 months ago

Build and optimize production trading-strategy software at Akuna Capital, combining strong Python skills with quantitative problem-solving. This junior opportunity is designed for technical graduates who want to develop expertise in derivatives and financial markets.

4 months ago
Chicago, IL, USAIntern
$145k - $145k/yr

Build automated platform infrastructure and hybrid cloud systems as part of Akuna Capital’s 10-week summer 2027 engineering internship. You’ll own a project while gaining hands-on experience with scalable operations, reliability, and production systems.

4 months ago

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