
About Akuna
Empowering traders with cutting-edge technology
Key Highlights
- Founded in 2011, headquartered in Chicago
- Over 300 employees focused on derivatives trading
- Utilizes advanced quantitative strategies and technology
- Strong emphasis on a collaborative and innovative culture
Akuna Capital is a proprietary trading firm specializing in derivatives and market-making. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Akuna leverages advanced technology and quantitative strategies to trade across various asset classes. The firm has grown to over 300 employees and is known for it...
🎁 Benefits
Akuna Capital offers competitive salaries, performance-based bonuses, equity options, generous PTO policies, and a flexible remote work policy to supp...
🌟 Culture
Akuna fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation, emphasizing the importance of technology in trading. The firm values transparency and encoura...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Akuna is hiring a Systems Engineer to maintain and optimize their Linux server platform. You'll work with technologies like Kubernetes and Terraform to support a high-performance trading environment. This role requires experience with Linux and various storage platforms.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in systems engineering, particularly with Linux server platforms, and are passionate about maintaining high-performance environments. You are proactive and self-motivated, able to take ownership of projects and tackle problems with minimal supervision. Your experience includes working with various storage platforms and protocols, and you are familiar with CI/CD pipelines and tooling. You possess a solid understanding of database systems, including PostgreSQL and MySQL, and have experience troubleshooting performance issues related to multicast and TCP.
Desirable
Experience with low latency performance tuning and a keen interest in investigating new products and techniques to improve efficiency and performance in the environment would be beneficial. Familiarity with automation tools and scripting languages is a plus, as you will be responsible for automating daily software and hardware tasks.
What you'll do
As a Systems Engineer at Akuna, you will be responsible for the health of the Linux server platform, ensuring it meets the demands of a fast-paced trading environment. You will participate in the design, deployment, and maintenance of high-performance systems that support trading activities. Your role will involve automating daily tasks and writing scripts and tools to enhance operational efficiency. You will also investigate new technologies and techniques to improve system performance and reliability, contributing to the overall success of the trading platform.
What we offer
At Akuna, you will be part of a collaborative and innovative team that values your input and ideas. We offer a dynamic work environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to the development of our trading strategies and systems. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
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