About the role#
This is a 10-week summer internship program based in Chicago. You will join the FPGA team to work alongside experienced hardware and C++ software engineers. You will take full ownership of a project and present your accomplishments at the end of the program.
What you'll do#
- Design and implement solutions to complex technical problems.
- Collaborate with team members to investigate and create automated trading algorithms.
- Work on high-performance computing systems to improve speed and performance.
- Create testable designs that can adapt to changing market conditions.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Expected graduation date by August 2029.
- A minimum GPA of 3.5.
- Knowledge of digital logic circuit design using Verilog, SystemVerilog, or VHDL.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. on the first day of employment.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: The minimum annualized base salary is $145,000.
About Akuna Capital
Akuna Capital is a trading firm that operates as an options market-maker. The company trades using its own capital and does not have external clients or investors. Founded in 2011, the firm maintains offices in Chicago, Sydney, Shanghai, and London. It focuses on developing low-latency technology and mathematical models to support its trading strategies.
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