Software Engineer Intern - Full Stack Web, Summer 2027
Akuna Capital3 months ago
Base Salary
$145k - $145k/yr
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop web applications using React, TypeScript, and Python.
- Implement unit and integration tests to ensure software quality.
- Evaluate and implement technologies to improve user experience and development efficiency.
- Participate in Agile/Scrum development and shadow the application support process.
- Take full ownership of 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 JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, HTML, and CSS.
- Familiarity with Linux, a command-line shell, unit testing concepts and frameworks, and version control systems such as Git.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, teamwork, and independent-work abilities.
- Prior finance or trading experience is not required.
Benefits
- 10-week summer 2027 internship program
- Training and continuous education are provided
- Opportunity to present project work and accomplishments at the end of the program
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required, including F-1 students using OPT or STEM
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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.