Junior Python Software Engineer, Trading Tech

Tradermath; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Akuna Capital in Chicago is seeking an entry-level Python Software Engineer to join the Post Trade Technology, Data Engineering, or Crypto teams, collaborating with traders and software engineers to design elegant solutions on high‑performance systems handling large volumes of market data. We value innovation and provide training; no prior finance knowledge is required.

You must be pursuing a technical degree and graduate by August 2027 with a 3.5+ GPA and U.S. work authorization.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. in a technical field (CS/engineering/math/physics)
• Graduating by August 2027
• Major GPA of 3.5 or above
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. on day one (including OPT/STEM for F-1)

Responsibilities

• Join Post Trade Technology, Data Engineering, or Crypto teams to design and implement elegant solutions
• Work on high-performance systems processing large volumes of trading and market data
• Collaborate with software engineers and traders to integrate technology with trading workflows
• Contribute to an ecosystem that blends software engineering with quantitative trading insights
• Onboard as a new engineer with training and continuous education

Skills

Python OO

Distributed systems

Analytical thinking

Team communication

Testable code

Adaptability

Self-starter

Education

STEM degree (BSc/MSc/PhD)

Graduating by Aug 2027

Job description

Akuna Capital in Chicago is seeking an entry-level Python Software Engineer to join the Post Trade Technology, Data Engineering, or Crypto teams, collaborating with traders and software engineers to design elegant solutions on high‑performance systems handling large volumes of market data. We value innovation and provide training; no prior finance knowledge is required.

You must be pursuing a technical degree and graduate by August 2027 with a 3.5+ GPA and U.S. work authorization.