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    Hardware Engineer Intern, Summer 2027

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    Akuna Capital

    Making Waves in Tech and Trading

    201-500 employeesFounded 2011Chicago, ILCapital Markets
    Posted 23 days agoApply by Aug 12Actively hiringPaidVisa sponsorshipSummer 2027Capital Markets

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    About the role#

    As a Hardware Engineer Intern on the FPGA Team, you will participate in a 10-week summer internship program. You will work alongside experienced Hardware and C++ Software Engineers to design and implement solutions for complex technical challenges. This role involves taking full ownership of a specific project, with the opportunity to present your accomplishments at the end of the program.

    What you'll do#

    • Collaborate with team members to investigate and create automated trading algorithms.
    • Work on high-performance computing systems to optimize speed and performance.
    • Develop and implement designs that are both testable and adaptable to changing market conditions.
    • Contribute to technical projects that impact the firm's trading operations.

    What you'll need#

    • Currently 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. is required on the first day of employment.

    Location & details#

    • Location: Chicago, Illinois.
    • Term: Summer 2027.
    • Modality: On-site.
    • Employment: Full-time internship.
    • Sponsorship: Available.
    Relevant fieldsComputer EngineeringElectrical EngineeringComputer Science

    About Akuna Capital

    Akuna Capital is a privately held trading firm founded in 2011 that specializes in options market-making. Based in Chicago, the company employs between 201 and 500 people and maintains additional offices in Sydney, Shanghai, and London. The firm focuses on trading across major futures and options exchanges using its own capital rather than managing external client funds. Its operations rely on automation and data-driven strategies to develop new trading products and market access.

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    Employees201-500 employees
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