Software Engineer Intern

July 26, 2024

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Job Description

About Akuna Capital:

Akuna Capital is an innovative trading firm specializing in providing liquidity as an options market-maker. They are committed to delivering competitive quotes, both for buying and selling, by leveraging their expertise in low latency technologies, trading strategies, and mathematical models. Akuna was founded in Sydney and opened its first office in Chicago in 2011. Today, they have offices in Sydney, Shanghai, and London.

Software Engineer Intern:

Akuna is seeking Software Engineer Interns to join their technology team for a 10-week Akunacademy internship program. As an intern, you will collaborate with the trading and software team to design and implement solutions for complex problems. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, focusing on high-performance/low-latency systems.

Akuna embraces a team-based approach to trading and software engineering, valuing the integration of these two areas for industry success. They are looking for interns who are self-starters, possess strong problem-solving skills, and are willing to think outside the box. Innovation and hard work are highly valued, and interns are encouraged to make a real impact on the firm.

Possible areas of focus could include:

• Trading infrastructure
• Algorithms
• Exchange gateways
• Performance engineering
• Hardware
• Data capture and analysis
• Front-end user interfaces

If you are passionate about making a difference and contributing to a dynamic environment, Akuna could be the perfect place for you.