About the role#
Akuna Capital is seeking Software Engineer Interns to join the User Interface team for a 10-week summer program. Interns work directly with traders, quants, and other engineers to design, build, test, and maintain real-time trading applications. You will take full ownership of a project and present your work at the conclusion of the program.
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.
- Discover, evaluate, and implement technologies to improve user experience and development efficiency.
- Participate in Agile/Scrum development cycles and shadow the application support process.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or an equivalent technical field.
- Graduation date no later than 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, version control systems like Git, and unit testing frameworks such as pytest or Jest.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication 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
- Compensation: Minimum annualized base salary starts at $145,000.
- Note: Resumes must be submitted in PDF format.
