About the role#
As a Full Stack Web Software Engineer Intern on the User Interface team, you will contribute to the development of real-time trading applications. You will work alongside traders, quants, and other engineers to build tools that allow our market makers to interact with financial markets. This 10-week program emphasizes project ownership, culminating in a final presentation of your work.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop web applications using React, TypeScript, and Python.
- Implement robust unit and integration tests to ensure software quality.
- Evaluate and implement new technologies to improve user experience and development efficiency.
- Participate in Agile/Scrum development cycles and shadow the application support process.
- Take full ownership of an individual project throughout the summer.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a Bachelors, Masters, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or an equivalent technical field.
- Expected graduation date by August 2028.
- A major GPA of 3.5 or above.
- Proficiency in web programming languages including JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, and HTML/CSS.
- Familiarity with Linux, command-line shells, unit testing frameworks, and version control systems like Git.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication 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: Full-time, paid internship with sponsorship available.
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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