Python Software Engineer Intern — High-Impact Trading Tech

Akuna Capital Llc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,500 - 159,500; Full time

Job summary

Akuna Capital LLC in Chicago offers a Python Software Engineer Intern role as part of the 10‑week Akuna Academy internship program. Interns join Post‑Trade Technology or Data Engineering to design and implement elegant solutions with software engineers and traders, taking full ownership of their projects and presenting outcomes at program end.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a technical degree and will graduate by August 2028, with a strong Python background, experience in distributed systems, and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a technical degree (CS/Engineering/Math/Physics or equivalent).
• Graduating by August 2028. GPA 3.5 or above.

Responsibilities

• Join either Post‑Trade Technology or Data Engineering teams and design and implement solutions with software engineers and traders.
• Take full ownership of your project and present your work at the end of the 10‑week internship.
• Work with Python on high‑performance, data‑driven trading systems.

Skills

Python

Distributed systems

Object-oriented programming

Problem-solving

Communication with trading team

Education

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

Graduating by Aug 2028

GPA 3.5+

Job description

Akuna Capital LLC in Chicago offers a Python Software Engineer Intern role as part of the 10‑week Akuna Academy internship program. Interns join Post‑Trade Technology or Data Engineering to design and implement elegant solutions with software engineers and traders, taking full ownership of their projects and presenting outcomes at program end.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a technical degree and will graduate by August 2028, with a strong Python background, experience in distributed systems, and