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Akuna CapitalChicago, ILInternship
Software Engineer Intern - Python, Summer 2027
Akuna Capital seeks Python Software Engineer Interns for a 10-week summer program in Chicago. Interns will work on high-performance trading systems, collaborating with engineers and traders to solve complex problems and present their projects.
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Role and Responsibilities
- Join Post Trade Technology or Data Engineering teams.
- Design and implement solutions to complex problems.
- Take full ownership of a project during the internship.
- Present work and accomplishments at program end.
- Work on systems processing large volumes of trading data.
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Requirements
- Pursuing bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. in technical field.
- Graduating by August 2028.
- Major GPA of 3.5 or above.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. on first day.
- Strong programming skills in object-oriented Python.
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Candidate Qualities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate and implement solutions clearly.
- Create testable, adaptable codebases.
- React quickly to changing market conditions.
- Passion for innovation and building systems.
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Additional Information
- No prior finance or trading experience required.
- Training and continuous education provided.
- Resumes must be submitted in PDF format.
- AI assistance prohibited during interviews and assessments.
- Minimum annualized base salary starts at $145,000.