About the role#
This is a 10-week summer internship program based in Chicago. Interns work directly with researchers, traders, and system engineers to contribute to trading decisions and system performance. This role requires legal authorization to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
What you'll do#
- Design and develop production code for trading strategies, including pricing models, execution logic, and performance optimization.
- Analyze and incorporate market signals into trading systems.
- Advance the existing codebase by proposing new solutions and technical improvements.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a bachelors, masters, or PhD in a technical field such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Data Science.
- Graduation date no later than August 2027.
- Strong background in Python programming and object-oriented programming.
- Exposure to linear algebra and introductory statistics.
- A minimum GPA of 3.5.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: The minimum annualized base salary is $130,000.
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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