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    Quantitative Development & Strategy Intern, Summer 2027

    Akuna Capital · Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Summer 2027On-sitePaidPosted 2026-07-13
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    About the role#

    This 10-week internship program is designed for students to contribute directly to trading decisions and performance. You will work alongside researchers, traders, and system engineers to build and refine the tools that power our trading operations.

    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 existing trading systems.
    • Advance the current codebase by proposing and implementing new technical solutions and improvements.

    What you'll need#

    • Currently pursuing a bachelor's, master's, or PhD in a technical field such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Data Science.
    • Must be graduating by August 2027.
    • Strong background in Python programming and experience with object-oriented programming.
    • Exposure to linear algebra and introductory statistics.
    • A GPA of 3.5 or above.
    • 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.
    • Compensation: Minimum annualized base salary of $130,000.
    Relevant fields:Computer ScienceMathematicsPhysicsElectrical EngineeringData 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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