About Akuna: 

Akuna Capital is an innovative trading firm with a strong focus on collaboration, cutting-edge technology, data driven solutions, and automation. We specialize in providing liquidity as an options market-maker – meaning we are committed to providing competitive quotes that we are willing to both buy and sell. To do this successfully, we design and implement our own low latency technologies, trading strategies, and mathematical models.  

Our Founding Partners first conceptualized Akuna in their hometown of Sydney. They opened the firm’s first office in 2011 in the heart of the derivatives industry and the options capital of the world – Chicago. Today, Akuna is proud to operate from additional offices in Sydney, Shanghai, London and Singapore. 

What you will do as a Senior Systems Engineer at Akuna: 

We are looking for a versatile and driven Senior Systems Engineer to join our Engineering team in building a best-in-class trading infrastructure. In this role, you’ll tackle complex, large-scale technical challenges and play a key role in the architecture and design of low latency platforms, building automated deployments and tooling, and optimizing and maintaining of our high-performance global trading environment. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, proactive, and able to take ownership of projects and problems with minimal oversight. In this role, you will: 

• Analyze complex technical problems and collaborate on designing solutions for Akuna’s global Infrastructure platform 
• Drive projects and solutions to completion in a fast-paced environment 
• Design, develop and maintain orchestration and configuration solutions 
• Collaborate with developers and other infrastructure engineers to research new products and techniques that drive innovation and improve efficiency and performance in the environment 
• Architect and maintain multi-vendor, tier-based storage solutions 
• Build out a test automation framework for systems performance testing and tuning 
• Create and institute process enforcement across environments 
• Create tools that assist teams to optimize the available infrastructure 
• Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides 
• Lead knowledge transfer sessions and mentor team members to ensure continuity and operational excellence 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize system performance, security, and reliability 

Qualities that make great candidates: 

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field 
• 5-7 years of systems engineering experience (trading industry experience a strong plus) 
• Advanced Linux knowledge including, but not limited to, kernel bypass, kernel tuning, and customizing kernels 
• Deep understanding of virtualization and containerization technologies 
• Extensive experience with a variety of Linux distributions (RedHat, Ubuntu, etc.) 
• Deep understanding of system monitoring and configuration management tools (Ansible, Foreman, Prometheus and Icinga/Nagios) 
• Proficiency in scripting and using automation and orchestration tools such as Python and Bash 
• Expertise in troubleshooting multicast and TCP related performance issues 
• Experience automating daily software and hardware related tasks 
• Demonstrated ability to lead large technical projects 
• Experience with automating infrastructure builds, such as Preseed, NetBoot, Anaconda, Kickstart and Ansible customization 
• Familiarity with git or a similar version control tool 
• Working knowledge of database systems, including PostgreSQL and MySQL 
• Familiarity with Windows environments is a plus  
• Experience working with SOAP and REST APIs a plus 
• The ability to 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

 In addition to technical skillsets, Akuna values the unique perspectives people can bring to the table to collaboratively solve complex problems and drive Akuna forward. We want everyone to feel empowered to apply. We welcome your application and encourage you to take the first steps toward your future with us!

In accordance with Illinois Equal Pay Act, the minimum base salary starts at $145,000. Exact compensation offered may vary based on many factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and skill set. This role is also eligible for a discretionary performance bonus as part of the total compensation package and includes a comprehensive benefits package that may encompass employer-paid medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, and other benefits. The minimum base salary herein was determined in good faith by Akuna Capital LLC.

About Akuna: 

Akuna Capital is an innovative trading firm with a strong focus on collaboration, cutting-edge technology, data driven solutions, and automation. We specialize in providing liquidity as an options market-maker – meaning we are committed to providing competitive quotes that we are willing to both buy and sell. To do this successfully, we design and implement our own low latency technologies, trading strategies, and mathematical models.  

Our Founding Partners first conceptualized Akuna in their hometown of Sydney. They opened the firm’s first office in 2011 in the heart of the derivatives industry and the options capital of the world – Chicago. Today, Akuna is proud to operate from additional offices in Sydney, Shanghai, London and Singapore. 

What you will do as a Systems Engineer at Akuna: 

We are looking for a versatile and driven Systems Engineer to join our Engineering team in building a best-in-class trading infrastructure. In this role, you’ll tackle complex, large-scale technical challenges and play a key role in the architecture and design of low latency platforms, building automated deployments and tooling, and optimizing and maintaining of our high-performance global trading environment. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, proactive, and able to take ownership of projects and problems with minimal oversight. In this role, you will: 

• Analyze complex technical problems and collaborate on designing solutions for Akuna’s global Infrastructure platform
• Drive projects and solutions to completion in a fast-paced environment
• Design, develop and maintain orchestration and configuration solutions
• Collaborate with developers and other infrastructure engineers to research new products and techniques that drive innovation and improve efficiency and performance in the environment
• Architect and maintain multi-vendor, tier-based storage solutions
• Build out a test automation framework for systems performance testing and tuning
• Create and institute process enforcement across environments
• Create tools that assist teams to optimize the available infrastructure
• Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides
• Lead knowledge transfer sessions and mentor team members to ensure continuity and operational excellence
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize system performance, security, and reliability 

Qualities that make great candidates: 

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• 3+ years of systems engineering experience 
• Deep understanding of virtualization and containerization technologies
• Extensive experience with a variety of Linux distributions (RedHat, Ubuntu, etc.)
• Deep understanding of system monitoring and configuration management tools (Ansible, Foreman, Prometheus and Icinga/Nagios)
• Proficiency in scripting and using automation and orchestration tools such as Python and Bash
• Expertise in troubleshooting multicast and TCP related performance issues
• Experience automating daily software and hardware related tasks
• Demonstrated ability to lead large technical projects
• Experience with automating infrastructure builds, such as Preseed, NetBoot, Anaconda, Kickstart and Ansible customization
• Familiarity with git or a similar version control tool

 In addition to technical skillsets, Akuna values the unique perspectives people can bring to the table to collaboratively solve complex problems and drive Akuna forward. We want everyone to feel empowered to apply. We welcome your application and encourage you to take the first steps toward your future with us!

In accordance with Illinois Equal Pay Act, the minimum base salary starts at $120,000. Exact compensation offered may vary based on many factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and skill set. This role is also eligible for a discretionary performance bonus as part of the total compensation package and includes a comprehensive benefits package that may encompass employer-paid medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, and other benefits. The minimum base salary herein was determined in good faith by Akuna Capital LLC.

Our Civil Group is looking to add an experienced Traveling Superintendent to their team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee and supervise all field crew members including foreman, carpenters, laborers etc. and project operations
• Develop a project site logistics plan and work with project manager to determine method and sequencing of construction. Plans, directs, coordinates and budgets activities
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with owner, subcontractors, and vendors
• Communicate and promote safe working environment and company safety standards, with strong knowledge of OSHA regulations
• Must be able to read plans and have a strong knowledge of various DOT specifications and standards
• Confers with supervisory and engineering personnel and inspectors and suppliers of tools and materials to resolve construction problems and improve construction methods
• Schedule subcontractors in accordance to required work schedule, pump trucks and material deliveries, Inspect and verify the receipt or shipment of materials

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years' related experience with large scale civil construction project operations required
• Strong knowledge of dirt work, concrete foundation, caissons, and/or vertical drilling
• Proficient with Outlook, Excel, Word, and Heavy Job
• GPS knowledge
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents including drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and the project schedule
• Strong leadership and management skills
• OSHA 30-hour Card, preferred.  

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All candidates agree to complete an assessment for selection and pre-employment drug screen.
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Responsibilities:

• Provision, configure, and support server, network, and desktop equipment.
• Mature the automation efforts of the lifecycle of a server, including onboarding, patching, and sunsetting.
• Provide technical support to traders and other office staff, with a strong focus on user satisfaction.
• Perform data center work, such as cabling, server install/decom, and part replacement.
• Monitor and respond to application, operating system, network and hardware events quickly. Enhance existing monitoring infrastructure as needed.
• Document new projects and procedures. Improve upon existing documentation where needed.
• Work with network, trading, and operations staff as part of daily trading and on projects.

Requirements:

• Pursuing a BS or MS degree in computer science, engineering, or IT with expected graduation in 2025/2026.
• Good understanding of computer science fundamentals, including operating systems, networking, and programming concepts.
• Experience with Linux and various Linux distributions. Examples: Debian, CentOS, Ubuntu.
• Bash and Python experience.
• Prior use and understanding of a version control system, such as Git.
• Familiarity with virtualization and containers, such as VMware and Docker.
• Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible, Terraform, Salt Stack, etc... are a plus.
• Basic client-side and server-side SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc...) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis, etc..) database experience is a plus.
• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Prior use of bare-metal server provisioning tools, such as Foreman, is a plus.
• Willingness to work occasional weekends and evenings.
• Ability to communicate clearly and stay calm under pressure.
• This position requires physical presence and is on-site (no remote work).

Responsibilities

• Ownership over our data center infrastructure, tasked with all aspects of keeping it up and operating in an optimal and reliable manner
• Contacting third-party vendors about remote equipment installation and maintenance and then supervising those projects through completion
• Performing hardware installation and troubleshooting existing hardware
• Documenting both new and established procedures to establish and foster best practices firmwide
• Cooperating with other engineers to provide stable and secure deployments of new infrastructure components
• Working with network engineers to reliably upgrade and replace old network equipment
• Developing an automated provisioning system and keeping the inventory system up to date
• Troubleshooting software issues that might be related to hardware failures
• Providing in-office hardware support
• Working as part of an in-office team to collaborate directly with our experienced traders and technologists on brainstorming and implementing creative solutions to a wide range of problems

Requirements

• BA/BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related experience
• 2+ years of experience in related field
• Hands-on experience cabling, racking, and installing bare metal servers, network devices, and network cards
• Experience with remote management tools for servers (iDrac, iLO)
• Understanding of automated provisioning tools (PXE, Foreman) and ability to create installation files (kickstart, preseed)
• Experience with Linux at the administration level (Debian, CentOS)
• Working experience with Windows is a plus
• Practical knowledge of inventory tools (Netbox)
• Good understanding of monitoring tools (Icinga2, Grafana, ELK)
• Experience with infrastructure management tools (Ansible, Puppet)
• Good management skills with ticketing and documentation tools (Jira, Confluence)
• Experience with scripting and automation (Python, Bash or other) is a plus
• Experience in a low latency environment a strong plus, e.g., Solarflare, Onload, PTP

Additional Requirements

• Flexibility to occasionally work outside of core business hours and on weekends.
• Ability to travel and provide support to other regions occasionally as needed.
• This position requires physical presence and is onsite (no remote work)