C++ Software Engineer Intern — High-Performance Systems

Akuna Capital; Illinois; On-site; USD 131,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Discretionary performance bonus

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Job summary

Akuna Capital in Chicago is seeking a motivated C++ Software Engineer Intern to contribute to high‑performance trading systems. You will join small to mid‑size teams interfacing with Quant and Trading, focusing on reliable, scalable C++ code.

During the 10‑week Akunacademy, you will move from ideation to delivery on real projects, tackle hard problems, and learn how to ship robust software in a fast‑paced financial environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. in a technical field (computer science/engineering, math, physics, or equivalent)
• Graduating by August 2028
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. as of day one, including F-1 students using OPT or STEM

Responsibilities

• Work on high-performance C++ systems powering core operations
• Embedded on small-to-medium teams interfacing with Quant and Trading
• Contribute from ideation to delivery and maintenance of projects
• Tackle challenging, novel problems with creative solutions

Skills

C++20/23

Distributed systems

Parallel processing

Asynchronous architectures

Networking protocols

Lock-free data structures

Performance profiling

Python scripting

Debugging tools

Stakeholder communication

Market responsiveness

Ownership mindset

Team collaboration

Independent work

AI-friendly approach

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in CS/Engineering/Math/Physics

Graduating by Aug 2028

Tools

GDB

Valgrind

AddressSanitizer

Job description

Akuna Capital in Chicago is seeking a motivated C++ Software Engineer Intern to contribute to high‑performance trading systems. You will join small to mid‑size teams interfacing with Quant and Trading, focusing on reliable, scalable C++ code.

During the 10‑week Akunacademy, you will move from ideation to delivery on real projects, tackle hard problems, and learn how to ship robust software in a fast‑paced financial environment.