
Posted 9 days ago
Software Engineer - Python, Crypto
Akuna CapitalSoftware Engineer - Python, Crypto
Requirements
University degree in technical field, Production-level Python development, Distributed or event-driven application experience, Knowledge of Kafka, Docker, and Linux, Experience with trading systems or Crypto ecosystem
Skills
PythonKafkaDockerLinuxC#
About the role
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain core infrastructure for 24/7 crypto trading operations
- Develop real-time data pipelines for trade, position, and asset processing
- Implement risk and finance systems for P&L reconciliation and real-time risk calculations
- Manage asset optimization and automated inventory management across exchanges
- Create trader-facing monitoring, alerting, and visualization tools
- Collaborate with traders and engineers to design scalable engineering solutions
Requirements
- University degree in a technical field (Computer Science, Math, Physics, Engineering) or equivalent practical experience
- Strong, production-level Python development skills
- Experience building distributed, real-time, or event-driven applications
- Proficiency with Kafka, Docker, and Linux-based infrastructure
- Experience working with trading systems or within the Crypto ecosystem
- Ability to work pragmatically in a fast-paced, rapidly changing market environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with C++ development
About the Company
Akuna Capital is an innovative proprietary trading firm specializing in options market making. We focus on collaboration, cutting-edge technology, and data-driven automation to provide liquidity through low-latency technologies and sophisticated mathematical models.
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