Senior Systems Engineer at Akuna Capital | Chicago

About Akuna Capital:Akuna Capital is a forward-thinking trading firm dedicated to collaboration, innovative technology, data-driven solutions, and automation. As a prominent options market-maker, we pride ourselves on providing competitive quotes for both buying and selling. Our success lies in designing and implementing our own low-latency technologies, trading strategies, and mathematical models.Founded by our partners in Sydney, Akuna opened its first office in Chicago in 2011, the heart of the derivatives industry and the global options capital. We have since expanded, proudly operating offices in Sydney, Shanghai, London, and Singapore.Your Role as a Senior Systems Engineer:We are in search of a talented and driven Senior Systems Engineer to join our Engineering team, tasked with building a state-of-the-art trading infrastructure. You will face intricate, large-scale technical challenges and be instrumental in the architecture and design of low-latency platforms, automated deployments, and tooling, while optimizing and maintaining our high-performance global trading environment. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, proactive, and capable of taking ownership of projects with minimal supervision.

About Akuna Capital:Akuna Capital is a forward-thinking trading firm that prioritizes collaboration, cutting-edge technology, and data-driven solutions. We excel as an options market-maker, committed to delivering competitive quotes for buying and selling. To achieve this, we develop and implement our own low-latency technologies, trading strategies, and mathematical models.Founded by a team of visionary partners in Sydney, Akuna Capital established its first office in 2011 in the heart of Chicago, the global hub for derivatives and options trading. Today, we proudly operate additional offices in Sydney, Shanghai, London, and Singapore.Role Overview:As a Software Engineer at Akuna, you will be an essential part of our engineering team, contributing to the development of our proprietary options market-making platform. This role involves analyzing, designing, implementing, testing, and delivering our trading system using state-of-the-art technologies. You will collaborate closely with a team of industry-leading options Traders, who are actively involved in the design and enhancement of our trading platform.Design and develop complex, mission-critical trading systems.Work alongside traders to refine and enhance our trading strategies.Participate in full software development lifecycle, from planning to deployment.

About Akuna Capital:Akuna Capital is a forward-thinking trading firm that emphasizes teamwork, advanced technology, data-driven solutions, and automation. As a premier options market-maker, we are dedicated to delivering competitive quotes for buying and selling. Our success hinges on the design and implementation of our proprietary low-latency technologies, trading strategies, and mathematical models.Founded by our partners in Sydney, Akuna opened its first office in Chicago in 2011, strategically located in the heart of the derivatives market. Today, we proudly operate additional offices in Sydney, Shanghai, London, and Singapore.Your Role as a Network Engineer III:We are on the lookout for a skilled Network Engineer III to join our dynamic IT Infrastructure team at Akuna. The ideal candidate will possess a robust background in low-latency IP networking and will be pivotal in maintaining and enhancing our global trading infrastructure. This position demands both technical expertise and independent decision-making, as you will often be the primary network resource during critical hours, ensuring the stability and efficiency of our trading systems. Self-motivation, excellent multitasking abilities, and comfort working in a high-speed electronic trading environment are essential. Candidates should hold an active CCNP certification and aspire to achieve CCIE certification in the future.

About Akuna Capital:Akuna Capital is a forward-thinking trading firm that emphasizes collaboration, advanced technology, and data-driven solutions. As a premier options market maker, we are dedicated to providing competitive quotes and liquidity. Our commitment to success is backed by the development and implementation of our proprietary low-latency technologies, trading strategies, and mathematical models.Founded by our Partners in Sydney, we established our first office in 2011 in Chicago, the heart of the derivatives industry. Today, we proudly operate additional offices in Sydney, Shanghai, London, and Singapore.Your Role as a Project Manager:As a Project Manager at Akuna, you will oversee multiple projects concurrently, steering timelines and motivating teams to achieve successful project execution. You will dive deep into project details and hold team members accountable for their commitments and deadlines. A technical background or the ability to communicate effectively with technical teams is crucial for understanding project mechanics. In this role, you will:

About Akuna: Akuna Capital is a pioneering trading firm dedicated to fostering collaboration and leveraging cutting-edge technology to deliver data-driven solutions and automation. As a leading options market-maker, we pride ourselves on providing competitive quotes for both buying and selling. To achieve this, we develop and implement our own low-latency technologies, trading strategies, and mathematical models. Founded by a group of partners in Sydney, Akuna established its first office in Chicago in 2011, strategically located in the heart of the derivatives industry and options capital of the world. Today, we proudly operate from additional offices in Sydney, Shanghai, London, and Singapore. What You’ll Do as a Quantitative Researcher at Akuna: Join our dynamic Trading and Research teams as a Quantitative Researcher, where you'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary group of mathematicians, statisticians, technologists, and traders. Together, we drive the development of innovative trading strategies and predictive models, blending quantitative rigor with an in-depth understanding of financial markets. Your analytical expertise will significantly contribute to our mission of enhancing trading performance and market efficiency.

About Akuna Capital:Akuna Capital stands at the forefront of trading innovation, emphasizing collaboration, advanced technology, data-driven solutions, and automation. Our primary focus is as an options market-maker, dedicated to offering competitive quotes for buying and selling. To achieve this, we engineer and implement our proprietary low-latency technologies, trading strategies, and mathematical models.Founded by visionary partners in Sydney, Akuna made its mark by establishing its first office in Chicago in 2011, strategically located in the epicenter of the derivatives and options market. Our global footprint has expanded to include additional offices in Sydney, Shanghai, London, and Singapore.Your Role as a Quantitative Strategist:We are seeking talented Quantitative Strategists to join our dynamic Quantitative Trading and Research team, a collective of mathematicians, statisticians, and technologists. The ideal candidate will significantly contribute to the development and refinement of our trading strategies by harnessing quantitative expertise and a profound understanding of financial markets. This role presents a unique opportunity to influence our trading decisions and overall performance directly. We are looking for individuals with robust programming skills, a creative approach to problem-solving, and an enthusiasm for the complexities of financial markets.

About Akuna Capital:Akuna Capital is a forward-thinking trading firm that champions collaboration and leverages state-of-the-art technology, data-driven strategies, and automation. As an options market-maker, we pride ourselves on delivering competitive quotes and liquidity. Our success stems from our dedication to developing and implementing proprietary low-latency technologies, advanced trading strategies, and mathematical models.Founded by our visionary partners in Sydney, Akuna opened its first office in Chicago in 2011, strategically positioned in the heart of the derivatives industry. Today, we are proud to extend our global footprint with offices in Sydney, Shanghai, London, and Singapore.Role Overview:We are on the lookout for an experienced Broker Trader to enhance our dynamic team at Akuna Capital. The ideal candidate will be a highly driven professional eager to help us broaden our market reach and thrive in a competitive landscape. Strong networking skills and familiarity with the options market are essential.In this role, you will actively make markets on options for brokers and banks using chat and voice platforms. Whether it’s providing initial quotes for inter-dealer brokers or executing orders on the trading floor, your identified opportunities will directly impact the team's P&L. You will work in a collaborative environment, gaining insights and knowledge from some of our seasoned traders while contributing your experience from day one.

About Akuna:Akuna Capital is a leading trading firm that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and advanced technology. We are dedicated to providing liquidity in the options market, which involves creating competitive buy and sell quotes. Our success stems from designing and implementing proprietary low-latency technologies, trading strategies, and mathematical models.Founded by our visionary partners in Sydney, we launched our first office in 2011 in Chicago, the hub of the derivatives industry. Today, we proudly operate additional offices in Sydney, Shanghai, London, and Singapore.Your Role as an Options Trader:We are on the lookout for seasoned Options Traders to join our vibrant team at Akuna Capital. If you are a driven individual eager to make a significant impact in a growing organization, we want to hear from you. At Akuna, new Traders will have the chance to learn from our most successful trading experts and quickly apply their knowledge and experience.Effectively manage a derivatives portfolio while dynamically monitoring risk to ensure compliance with prescribed limits.Develop and execute trading strategies in a fast-paced environment.Collaborate with team members to enhance trading methodologies and generate profitable outcomes.

About Akuna Capital:Akuna Capital is an innovative trading firm based in Chicago, dedicated to leveraging cutting-edge technology and data-driven solutions in the financial markets. As a leading options market-maker, we pride ourselves on providing competitive quotes and exceptional liquidity. Our success is rooted in our ability to design and implement low-latency technologies, trading strategies, and sophisticated mathematical models.Founded in Sydney, our partners established Akuna Capital in 2011, and we have since expanded our operations to key financial hubs worldwide, including offices in Sydney, Shanghai, London, and Singapore.Role Overview:We are seeking a motivated Junior Compliance Analyst to join our Compliance team. In this role, you will assist in ensuring that Akuna meets all regulatory obligations. The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of options, futures products, equities, and cryptocurrency. You should possess strong analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and effective communication abilities to collaborate with our Trading team.

About Akuna Capital:Akuna Capital is a forward-thinking trading firm dedicated to fostering teamwork, harnessing advanced technology, and leveraging data-driven solutions and automation. We excel in providing liquidity as a prominent options market-maker, committed to delivering competitive quotes for buying and selling. Our success is driven by the innovative design and implementation of our proprietary low-latency technologies, trading strategies, and sophisticated mathematical models.Founded in Sydney by our visionary partners, Akuna established its first office in 2011 in Chicago, the epicenter of the derivatives industry and the global options capital. Today, we proudly operate additional offices in Sydney, Shanghai, London, and Singapore.Your Role as an SPX Floor Trader:We are looking for a motivated Floor Trader to join Akuna’s Equity Indices team in the SPX pit at the CBOE. The ideal candidate will be passionate about supporting team initiatives and thriving in a competitive marketplace. Strong connections and in-depth knowledge of the S&P 500 options complex are essential.As part of our SPX team, you will actively make markets on options for brokers using our proprietary pricing and execution software, expertly designed for your trading tablet. You will have the chance to identify and capitalize on market opportunities, directly impacting the team’s P&L. This role offers a collaborative environment where you will learn from our seasoned traders, ensuring that your prior experience adds value from day one.

Join Akuna Capital as a Performance Engineer:At Akuna Capital, we pride ourselves on being a forward-thinking trading firm that emphasizes collaboration, cutting-edge technology, and data-driven solutions. As an options market-maker, our mission is to provide competitive quotes for buying and selling, which is supported by our commitment to designing and implementing innovative low-latency technologies, trading strategies, and mathematical models.Founded by our visionary partners in Sydney, we established our first office in 2011 in Chicago, the heart of the derivatives industry. Today, we are proud to have expanded our presence with additional offices in Sydney, Shanghai, London, and Singapore.Your Role: As a key member of our Performance Engineering Team, you will adopt a holistic and rigorous approach to enhance software, hardware, and strategy performance. This includes increasing our competitiveness across global exchanges. Your responsibilities will include identifying optimization opportunities and executing improvements through software enhancements, hardware analysis, and performance benchmarking.

Join Akuna Capital as a Network Engineer I and play a critical role in enhancing our network infrastructure. You will collaborate with experienced engineers to design, implement, and maintain high-performance networks that support our trading operations. This entry-level position is ideal for those looking to kickstart their career in network engineering within a dynamic and innovative environment.

About Akuna Capital:Akuna Capital is a forward-thinking trading firm dedicated to collaboration, innovative technologies, data-driven solutions, and automation. We excel as an options market-maker, committed to providing competitive quotes for buying and selling. To achieve this, we develop and implement our own low-latency technologies, trading strategies, and mathematical models.Founded by our partners in Sydney, we established our first office in 2011 in Chicago, the heart of the derivatives industry and options capital worldwide. Today, Akuna proudly operates additional offices in Sydney, Shanghai, London, and Singapore.Your Role as a Software Engineer in Data Engineering at Akuna:As a data-centric organization, we leverage our data as a critical competitive asset. The Akuna Data Engineering team comprises world-class professionals responsible for designing, building, and maintaining systems, applications, and infrastructure necessary for collecting, storing, processing, managing, and querying our data assets. This team plays a vital role in ensuring trustworthy data is accessible and reliable to support various initiatives within Akuna’s Quant, Trading, and Business Operations units.Key Responsibilities:Contribute to the growth of our Data Engineering division, supporting the strategic importance of data at Akuna.Lead the design and enhancement of our data platform across diverse data sources, facilitating multiple streaming, operational, and research workflows.Collaborate closely with Trading, Quant, Technology, and Business Operations teams to identify data production and consumption processes, and define impactful projects.Develop and deploy batch and streaming pipelines to collect and transform our expanding Big Data set within a hybrid cloud architecture, utilizing Kubernetes/EKS, Kafka/MSK, and Databricks/Spark.Mentor junior engineers on software and data engineering best practices.Create clean, well-tested, and well-documented code to support mission-critical applications.Implement automated data validation test suites to ensure data is processed and published according to established Service Level Agreements (SLAs) regarding data quality.

Join our Enterprise Data & Machine Learning group at Capital One to develop a robust and scalable data ecosystem that spans across thousands of AWS accounts, numerous database instances, and millions of files stored enterprise-wide. This role offers the chance to influence the future of a platform that facilitates the exchange of terabytes of data daily between Capital One and its partners.As a Distinguished Engineer, you will be an individual contributor championing diverse perspectives to enhance our problem-solving capabilities. At Capital One, we value diversity of thought as it enriches our ability to innovate, collaborate, and deliver extraordinary solutions that transcend organizational boundaries. Your contributions will play a pivotal role in shaping our technological trajectory and establishing clear roadmaps for next-generation technology solutions.

Join the dynamic trading team at nextstepsystems as a Systems & Automation Engineer, where your expertise will ensure the smooth operation of our trading systems. This position is strictly onsite and does not support remote work. As a Systems & Automation Engineer, you will: Manage and maintain trading systems, ensuring their continuity and stability in a live trading environment.Develop and implement Python-based automation solutions for operational tools, monitoring dashboards, and deployment workflows.Administer Windows systems, focusing on configuration management, patching, performance tuning, and incident response.Oversee identity, endpoint, and access management across the Microsoft ecosystem, including Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Intune.Troubleshoot and resolve issues across various systems, applications, and networking components within a multi-platform environment.Support operational security initiatives by enhancing system hardening, addressing vulnerabilities, and implementing continuous monitoring strategies.Participate in on-call coverage as part of a team rotation.

About CoinflowCoinflow, a trailblazer in the payments industry, is based in Chicago and is at the forefront of transforming global financial transactions. We empower merchants and marketplaces to accept a variety of payment methods across more than 170 countries, offering instant settlements, AI-driven fraud prevention, and blockchain-based proof-of-delivery.Having secured backing from prominent investors such as Pantera Capital, CMT Digital, Coinbase Ventures, Jump Capital, and Reciprocal Ventures, Coinflow has recently completed a $25M Series A funding round to propel our mission of modernizing cross-border payments.Since our initial funding in 2024, we have experienced tremendous growth, achieving a remarkable 23x increase in revenue and reaching a multi-billion-dollar annual transaction volume run rate!About The RoleWe are on the hunt for a Senior Software Engineer who will play a pivotal role in constructing the core infrastructure that underpins our global payment systems. In this role, you will design and implement systems that manage billions in transactions while collaborating with Product teams to define our offerings, partnering with fellow engineers to refine our methodologies, and taking significant ownership of the systems you develop.What You'll DoBuild Core Payment InfrastructureDesign and implement high-throughput payment processing systems that meet stringent reliability standards.Create APIs and SDKs that facilitate merchant integration with Coinflow.Develop advanced fraud detection and risk management features leveraging real-time data analytics.Scale Our PlatformArchitect systems to ensure performance, reliability, and observability as we scale.Enhance database queries, caching strategies, and service communication for optimal performance.Implement monitoring, alerting, and debugging tools for production systems.Ship Product FeaturesManage end-to-end feature development from technical design to deployment.

JOIN OUR DYNAMIC TEAMBridge33 Capital is a rapidly growing, vertically integrated commercial real estate private equity firm specializing in open-air retail spaces. Our success is fueled by a proactive, hands-on approach to value creation, deeply rooted in robust industry relationships. Our team is united by a shared commitment to deliver exceptional results and create lasting value.We are currently looking for a FINANCE MANAGER to join our Chicago office. This pivotal role will report to the Director of Portfolio Finance and will involve developing and validating complex Excel-based financial models, conducting detailed financial analyses of our assets, and ensuring the integrity of financial projects and investment assessments. You will work closely with key stakeholders to inform our investment, disposition, and financing strategies. Be a crucial part of Bridge33 Capital and leave your mark!OUR MISSIONWe build relationships and create value where others cannot.OUR CORE PRINCIPLESWe are Better Together | We are Here to Serve | We prioritize empathy and teamwork | We maintain a positive outlook | We embrace accountability, driving tangible results.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIESEnhance, validate, and refine Excel-based financial models for commercial real estate investments.Conduct meticulous analysis of model inputs, formulas, and assumptions to identify discrepancies.Perform comprehensive financial analyses, including cash flow modeling, sensitivity analysis, and asset valuation assessments.Collaborate with analysts, asset managers, and other stakeholders to ensure the accuracy of deal structures and financial reporting aligns with our strategic financial plan.Develop and implement best practices for model validation, including standard processes, controls, and documentation.Prepare detailed financial reports for internal stakeholders, investors, and lenders, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting processes.Provide actionable recommendations to enhance model efficiency, accuracy, and usability.Support the evaluation of the Company’s real estate investments, advising on key decisions such as dispositions and financing, while assessing associated risks and opportunities.Synthesize and present critical financial information to senior management through structured reports, enabling informed strategic decision-making.

Join OppFi, a pioneering tech-enabled digital finance platform, in our mission to provide accessible financial products and services to everyday Americans. Our commitment to transparency and excellence helps those overlooked by traditional options to enhance their financial well-being.At OppFi, we cultivate an innovative, inclusive, and caring workplace that celebrates diverse talents, skills, and perspectives. Our employees tackle challenges with a vision for what’s possible, fostering a collaborative environment where continuous improvement is our daily goal. We seek individuals eager to transform the financial landscape by enhancing credit accessibility, promoting financial health, and delivering outstanding customer experiences.Fun fact: OppFi is a top-rated financial platform, boasting a 4.5/5.0-star rating on Trustpilot. Recognized as a 2025 Crain’s Fast 50™ company and featured on Built In's 2025 Best Places to Work in Chicago, we are proud of our achievements!***Please note that this role is not fully remote. This is a hybrid position in Chicago and will require occasional in-office presence***About the role:The Desktop Systems Engineer I will play a crucial role in delivering technical support and expertise in deploying, managing, and maintaining workstation operating systems and software. This position demands strong problem-solving capabilities and the ability to thrive both independently and within a team in a dynamic environment. You will also contribute to system upgrades, troubleshoot issues, and ensure the seamless integration of new technologies at OppFi.Key Responsibilities:Design, build, and oversee workstation configuration management platforms.Package, test, and deploy applications and configurations across the organization.Implement Windows and Mac OS deployments along with third-party patches across the computing landscape.Remediate vulnerabilities on workstations.Develop policies, procedures, and best practices for our Service Desk.Collaborate on cross-team projects with Security and Platform Engineering.Manage office systems and operational workflows.Assist in designing and maintaining our hybrid work environment.Maintain imaging solutions for Windows and Mac OS deployments.

About Us Established in 2016, Rhombus Systems is dedicated to enhancing global safety through our innovative platform, which integrates intelligent cameras, sensors, and AI-driven analytics. Our solutions empower organizations to elevate their safety measures and operational efficiency at scale. Our commitment to quality has secured a strong product-market fit, and our customers consistently express their satisfaction with the transformative impact of our offerings.Created by industry experts and supported by visionary investors, Rhombus aims to revolutionize physical security with cutting-edge, enterprise-level technology that is available for organizations of all sizes.Your Role As a Commercial Account Executive at Rhombus, you will play an essential role in our mission to enhance safety through effective physical security solutions. We are seeking a driven individual who thrives in a sales environment, taking ownership of the sales cycle from initial qualification to closing deals. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, persistent, and confident, ready to engage in prospecting while managing their sales funnel. You will work closely with our Marketing, Engineering, and Product teams, leveraging your expertise in Rhombus cameras and software to drive sales success.

CGS Federal is on the lookout for a dedicated and experienced Senior Systems Analyst to join our innovative team in Chicago, IL. This full-time position is crucial to support a comprehensive technical initiative for a prominent Federal agency.At CGS, we unite talented, driven individuals who are passionate about leveraging advanced technology to address the most pressing challenges faced by the government. We value creativity, collaboration, and the ability to foresee the needs of our clients, and we are looking for candidates who share this vision.We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive work environment that promotes professional development through a variety of learning opportunities.Key Responsibilities:- Design, manage, and document workflows for identifying, archiving, and deleting materials in compliance with established policies.- Collaborate with IT management, project leads, and government officials to define system requirements and technical approaches.- Analyze gathered information to determine system and project specifications.- Develop comprehensive system designs based on defined requirements.- Conduct technical support tasks on smaller projects, including program validation and testing.- Perform system evaluations and present findings through formal reports and presentations.- Consult on task orders, work scheduling, personnel assignments, and project timelines.- Supervise assigned personnel to ensure compliance with work standards and project objectives.- Oversee project completion, ensuring timely delivery and quality control.- Prepare technical documentation and user training materials.Qualifications:- Extensive experience with Relativity and related technologies.- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet strict deadlines.- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.- Familiarity with federal agency protocols and standards is a plus.Join us at CGS Federal to make a meaningful impact in government technology solutions!