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Akuna CapitalChicago, ILInternshipClosed
C++ Tech Sneak Peek Week: Reaching Women+ (June 2026)
Akuna Capital offers a week-long immersive Tech Sneak Peek program in Chicago for women and underrepresented groups to explore software engineering in options market-making.
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Program Details
- Duration: June 1-5, 2026, in Chicago headquarters
- Hands-on experience with low latency systems and market-making technology
- Collaborate with engineering and trading teams on complex problems
- Gain insight into Akuna's systems architecture and software engineering
- Transportation and accommodation provided
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Responsibilities
- Participate in lectures from firm leaders (AkunaU)
- Engage in roundtable networking with women at Akuna
- Attend events showcasing the firm and Chicago in summer
- Work on designing and implementing technical solutions
- Learn about cutting-edge technology in trading
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Candidate Requirements
- Proficient in modern C++ programming
- Graduating between December 2026 and June 2027
- Pursuing BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Physics, or related field
- Able to attend program in person in Chicago
- Strong analytic and problem-solving skills
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Desired Qualities
- Ability to quickly solve and verify nuanced technical problems
- Passion for innovation and building systems from the ground up
- Adaptability to an ever-changing environment
- Self-starter attitude and ability to work independently