Performance Engineer at akunacapital

Compensation

$145,000/yr

Location: Chicago, Illinois
Type: Full-time
Level: not_specified
Posted: Jul 13, 2026

Description

Akuna Capital is looking for a Performance Engineer to join their team. The role involves optimizing software, hardware, and strategy performance to maintain competitiveness in global markets. Responsibilities include designing and implementing improvements, developing benchmarking tools, assisting with troubleshooting, collaborating with various teams using a data-driven approach, and reviewing proprietary systems.

Required Skills

C++
Python
operating systems analysis
compilers analysis
networking analysis
IO subsystems analysis
accelerators analysis

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: developing performant, scalable applications
analyzing and tuning operating systems, compilers, networking, IO subsystems, or accelerators
Preferred Qualifications: Exposure to statistical and experimental methods and tools for testing performance
Highly collaborative in nature - excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work on cross-functional teams including Trading, Development, IT, and Quant
react quickly and accurately to rapidly changing market conditions, including the ability to quickly and accurately respond and/or solve math and coding problems are essential functions of the role