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 Software Engineer Intern to work on innovative technology solutions in a collaborative environment. You'll focus on designing and implementing high-performance systems using Python. This internship is ideal for students looking to gain hands-on experience in software engineering.
Job Description
Who you are
You are a motivated individual with a strong foundation in Python programming — you enjoy tackling complex problems and are eager to learn from experienced engineers. You thrive in collaborative environments and are excited about the opportunity to contribute to innovative trading solutions. Your problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively will help you succeed in this role. You are currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, and are looking for an internship that will provide you with practical experience in software development.
What you'll do
As a Software Engineer Intern at Akuna, you will join our Python Team for a 10-week internship program. You will work closely with our trading and software teams to design and implement elegant solutions to complex problems. This role will give you the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while focusing on high-performance and low-latency systems. You will collaborate with team members to integrate trading strategies and software engineering practices, ensuring that our solutions are both effective and efficient. Throughout your internship, you will gain valuable insights into the trading industry and the role of technology in driving success.
What we offer
At Akuna, we value innovation and hard work, and we are committed to providing our interns with a supportive and engaging environment. You will have the chance to learn from experienced professionals and gain hands-on experience in software engineering. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. This internship is a great opportunity to kickstart your career in technology and finance, and we look forward to welcoming you to our team.
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