About the role#
This is a 10-week internship program designed for students to work within the Post Trade Technology or Data Engineering teams. You will collaborate with software engineers and traders to build high-performance systems that process large volumes of trading and market data. This is a full-time, paid, on-site position based in Chicago.
What you'll do#
- Design and implement solutions to complex technical problems.
- Take full ownership of individual projects throughout the duration of the program.
- Present your work and accomplishments at the end of the internship.
- Work on systems that process and analyze trading and market data.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics.
- Graduation date no later than August 2028.
- Major GPA of 3.5 or above.
- Strong programming skills in Object-Oriented Python development.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
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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