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Akuna CapitalShanghaiInternship
Development Internship - C++, Summer 2026
Join Akuna Capital's 10-week summer internship as a Development Intern on the C++ team in Shanghai. Work on low-latency trading systems, collaborate with trading and software teams, and gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology.
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Role and Responsibilities
- Design and implement solutions to complex problems alongside trading and software teams.
- Work on high performance, low latency systems using C++.
- Engage in trading infrastructure, algorithms, models, exchange gateways, and performance engineering.
- Collaborate in a team-based environment integrating trading and software engineering.
- Contribute to building systems from the ground up with innovation and ownership.
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Candidate Requirements
- Pursuing BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Physics, or related field.
- Experience programming in C++ and with distributed systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to adapt to changing environments and work independently.
- Must graduate by June 2027 with a major GPA of 3.0 or above.
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About the Team and Training
- C++ team focuses on computational heavy-lifting and low-latency trading applications.
- Training and continuous education provided to ensure success.
- No prior finance or trading experience required.
- Use of multi-core, super-scalar processors for maximum performance.
- Team values self-starters with problem-solving and innovative mindsets.