Summer 2025 Software Engineer Intern

Job Description

About Akuna Capital:

Akuna Capital is a leading trading firm known for its innovative approach and commitment to collaboration, cutting-edge technology, data-driven solutions, and automation. Their core focus is on providing liquidity as an options market-maker, ensuring competitive quotes for both buying and selling. To achieve this, they develop and implement their own low-latency technologies, trading strategies, and mathematical models.

Akuna was founded in Sydney and established its first office in Chicago in 2011, placing them at the heart of the derivatives industry and the global options market. The firm has since expanded its operations to Sydney, Shanghai, and London.

Software Engineer Intern – Python Team

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

Here’s what you’ll get to do:

• Utilize cutting-edge technology: Work on high-performance/low-latency systems, pushing the boundaries of technological capabilities.
• Contribute to a team-based approach: Akuna believes in the power of integrated trading and software engineering teams, fostering a collaborative environment for success.
• Solve real-world problems: Tackle interesting challenges related to trading infrastructure, algorithms, exchange gateways, performance engineering, hardware, data capture and analysis, and front-end user interfaces.
• Make a real impact: Contribute to the firm’s success with your innovative solutions and hard work.

This is an opportunity to:

• Gain valuable experience: Learn from experienced professionals and gain hands-on knowledge in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Develop your skills: Improve your problem-solving abilities, learn new technologies, and hone your coding skills.
• Network with industry leaders: Connect with talented individuals within the trading and software engineering fields.
• Kickstart your career: Gain a competitive advantage in the job market and prepare yourself for future success.

Akuna values interns who are:

• Self-starters: Able to take initiative and work independently.
• Problem-solvers: Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Creative thinkers: Able to think outside the box and develop innovative solutions.
• Communicators: Can effectively communicate with the trading team, understand requirements, and translate them into efficient code.
• Passionate about technology: Excited about building systems from the ground up and continually improving them.
• Adaptable: Can thrive in a constantly changing environment.

If you are passionate about making a difference and eager to jump into a challenging and rewarding environment, Akuna could be the perfect place for you.