Engineering Manager - Full-Stack Web
Summary
Hands-on Engineering Manager leading a team of web developers building Akuna Capital's mission-critical options trading interface used by market makers and quant researchers. The role blends mentoring, architecture and UI/UX guidance (TypeScript/React, Python), stakeholder collaboration with traders, and translating trading requirements into development plans.
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’ll do as an Engineering Manager - Full-Stack Web at Akuna:
We’re seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager to lead a team of Web developers responsible for the firm’s core trading interface used by options market makers. The applications that you and your team build will aid traders and quant researchers in understanding market conditions, assessing risk and managing automated components in our system. Performance is key and we are always looking for more efficient and innovative ways to view the markets. This high-impact role combines technical leadership, stakeholder collaboration, and product ownership to drive the evolution of a mission-critical trading application. In this role, you will:
- Lead and mentor a team of Web developers supporting Akuna's suite of web apps
- Collaborate with traders and stakeholders to define project priorities and roadmap
- Guide architecture, UI/UX design, and development best practices (TypeScript/React, Python)
- Ensure code quality, scalability, and operational excellence
- Translate complex trading requirements into actionable development plans
Qualities that make great candidates:
- BS/MS/Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Physics, or related field
- 3+ years of professional web development experience
- Strong understanding of software and user interface design principles
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Background in finance or trading systems (options experience preferred)
- Experience working in or with high-performance or real-time systems
- Prior team leadership or mentoring experience is preferred
- Organized, proactive, and comfortable balancing technical depth with product direction
- 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 $170,000. 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.
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