Summer 2025 Software Engineer Intern

Job Description

About Akuna Capital:

Akuna Capital is a leading trading firm driven by innovation and a strong commitment to collaboration, cutting-edge technology, data-driven solutions, and automation. They specialize in providing liquidity as an options market-maker, meaning they offer competitive quotes for both buying and selling options. To excel in this competitive field, Akuna develops and implements its own low-latency technologies, trading strategies, and sophisticated mathematical models.

Founded in Sydney, Akuna opened its first office in Chicago in 2011, establishing itself in the heart of the derivatives industry and the options capital of the world. Today, they proudly operate offices in Sydney, Shanghai, and London, further expanding their global reach.

Software Engineer Intern (Python Team) – Job Description

Akuna is seeking talented Software Engineer Interns to join their innovative and growing technology team for their 10-week Akunacademy internship program. As an intern, you will collaborate with both trading and software teams to design and implement elegant solutions for complex and intriguing problems.

Responsibilities:

• Work on high-performance, low-latency systems using cutting-edge technology.
• Design and implement solutions for trading infrastructure, algorithms, exchange gateways, performance engineering, hardware, data capture and analysis, or front-end user interfaces.
• Contribute to a team-based approach to trading and software engineering, fostering a collaborative environment that values productive integration.
• Embrace a culture of innovation and hard work, making a tangible impact on the firm.

Akuna seeks interns who are:

• Self-starters: Proactive problem solvers who can think outside the box.
• Technical Expertise: Strong Object Oriented Python Development skills, experience with distributed systems, and analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Communicative: Effective at working with the trading team, understanding requirements, and presenting solutions in a clear and concise manner.
• Code Craftsmanship: Creating easily understood and testable code that adapts to rapidly changing market conditions.
• Passionate: Driven by a desire for innovation and building systems from the ground up.
• Adaptable: Thriving in a dynamic environment with continuous change.

This internship program offers a valuable opportunity to gain real-world experience, contribute to a thriving organization, and learn from experienced professionals in a dynamic field. Akuna is looking for interns who are eager to learn and make a difference.