Software Engineer (Entry-Level) Python

About Akuna:

Akuna Capital is an innovative trading firm with a strong focus on collaborationcutting-edgetechnology data driven solutions and automation. We specialize in providing liquidity as an options marketmaker meaning we are committed to providing competitive quotes that we are willing to both buy and sell. To do this successfully we design and implement our own low latency technologies trading strategies and mathematical models.

Our Founding Partnersfirst conceptualized Akuna in their hometown of Sydney. They opened the firms first office in 2011 in the heart of the derivatives industry and the options capital of the world Chicago. Today Akuna is proud tooperatefromadditionaloffices in Sydney Shanghai Singapore and London.

Whatyoulldo as an Entry-Level Python Software Engineerat Akuna:

Pythonsoftware engineers at Akunahave the opportunity tojoin either our Post Trade TechnologyData Engineering or Cryptoteams workingalongsideothersoftware engineers and traders to design and implement elegant solutions to complex andinteresting -edgetechnology while working on high-performance systems that process and analyze large volumes of trading and market data. We offer a team-based approach to trading and software engineering believing that productiveintegration of the two groups is vital for success in this industry.

Akuna is looking for software engineers who are motivated and willing to reach for creative solutions when faced with novel value innovation and hard work and wantour engineersto make an impact on the you areinterested in trading infrastructure algorithms exchange gateways or data capture and analysistheresengagingwork to be done. If you are excited to jump in and make a difference Akuna could be the place for you.

Requirements for this role:

• Pursuing a bachelorsmasters orPh.D. in a technical field (computer science/engineering mathphysics or equivalent)

• Graduating by August 2027

• Major GPA of 3.5 or above

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. isrequiredon the first day of employment including F-1 students using OPT or STEM

Previousexperience in finance or trading isnot ofourengineersjoinedAkuna with little-to-nopriorknowledgeof the markets and we pride ourselves on our ability to onboard those new to the industry. Training and continuous education are provided for all engineers to ensure they can buildthe requisite technical and non-technical skillset for success.

QualitiesThat Make a Great Python Software Engineer Candidate:

• Strong programming skills in Object-Oriented Python Development

• Demonstrated experience with distributed systems

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to communicate with the trading team obtain requirements find solutions and implement them in a clean and concise way

• Ability to create an easily understood and testable codebase that can change as quickly as market conditions require

• Ability to react quickly and accurately to rapidly changing market conditions including the ability to quickly and accurately respond and/or solve math and coding problems is an essential function of the role

• Passion for innovation and building systems from the ground up

• Adaptability in an ever-changing environment

• Self-starter attitude with the ability to work independently

**Resumes must besubmittedin PDF format.

In addition to the above technical skills Akunavalues diversity of experience and perspective. We believe thatengineers withvaried backgrounds andinterests allowus toapproach problems fromuniqueanglesandtouncover want everyone to feel empowered to apply; we welcome your application and we strongly encourage you to take the first steps in joining usin the future!

By applying to this role you areindicatingthis is your top preference and acknowledge you will not be considered for other Quant and/or Tech roles atAkunathis recruiting season. This acknowledgement does not limit applications to Trading roles - in addition to this role you may apply to any Trader roles ofinterest.

We are an AI-friendly company and encourage employees to leverage AI in their daily work. However AI assistance is not permitted during interviews or assessments. Our interview process is designed to evaluate your individual skills and judgment and the use of AI tools will result in disqualification from the hiring process.

In accordance withthe Illinois Equal Pay Act theminimumannualized base salary starts at $145000. Exact compensation offered may vary based on many factors including but not limited to the candidates experience qualifications and skill set. The minimum base salaryhereinwasdeterminedin good faith by Akuna Capital LLC.