Software Engineer Intern Full Stack Web, Summer 2027

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 marketmakermeaning we are committed to providing competitive quotes that we are willing to both buy and sell. To do thissuccessfullywe 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 a Full Stack Web Software Engineer Intern on the User Interface team at Akuna:

We are seeking Web Software Engineer Interns to join the UI team for our 10-weekAkunacademysummer internship will work directly with Traders Quants and other Software Engineers to design build test andmaintainreal-time trading applications.Each intern takes full ownership of their project and at the end of the program has the opportunity to present their work and accomplishments.

Our applications are the primary way Akunas market-makers interact with the financial markets and their performance allows us to confidently provide liquidity in times of this role you will:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop web applications using React TypeScript and Python

• Implement sound and robust unit and integration tests to ensure the quality of our software

• Continuously discover evaluate and implement technologies to maximize both user experience and development efficiency

• Participate in Agile/Scrum development and shadow application support process

Requirements for this role:

• Pursuing a Bachelors Masters or Ph.D. in technical field ComputerScience/Engineering or equivalent

• Graduating by August 2028

• 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.

Qualities that make great candidates:

• Understanding of web programming languages (JavaScript TypeScript Python HTML/CSS)

• Familiarity with Linux and a command-line shell

• Understanding of unit testing concepts and frameworks ( Jest Storybook)

• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g. Git)

• Solid problem-solving and analytical skills

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment

• Self-starter attitude with the ability to work independently

In addition to the above technical skills Akunavalues diversity of experience and perspective. We believe thatengineers withvaried backgrounds and interests 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!

**Resumes must besubmittedin PDF format.

Byapplyingto 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 of interest.

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 IllinoisEqual 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.