Software Engineer Intern - C# .NET Desktop, Summer 2027
Akuna Capital3 months ago
Base Salary
$145k - $145k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design and develop Windows desktop applications written in C# .NET and WinForms/WPF.
- Implement unit and integration tests for software quality.
- Evaluate and implement technologies that improve user experience and development efficiency.
- Participate in Agile/Scrum development and shadow the application support process.
- Collaborate with traders, quants, and software engineers on real-time trading applications.
- Own an internship project and present the work and accomplishments at the end of the program.
Requirements
- Pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. in a technical field such as Computer Science or Engineering, or equivalent.
- Graduating by August 2028.
- Major GPA of 3.5 or above.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. on the first day of employment, including F-1 students using OPT or STEM.
- Understanding of the .NET Framework and C# programming language.
- Familiarity with WinForms or WPF applications is a plus.
- Familiarity with object-oriented programming and design patterns.
- Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
- Understanding of unit testing concepts and frameworks such as NUnit.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.
Benefits
- 10-week summer internship program in Summer 2027
- Training and continuous education are provided
- Interns take full ownership of a project and may present their work and accomplishments
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required on the first day of employment
About Akuna Capital
Akuna Capital is a proprietary trading firm and options market maker that builds low-latency systems and quantitative strategies to provide liquidity in futures and options markets. The firm trades solely with its own capital—no external clients or investors—and earns from market-making and arbitrage. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, it quotes across major Chicago-based exchanges and operates globally.