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Software Engineer (Entry-Level) - Python at Akuna Capital - ApplyBlast

Software Engineer (Entry-Level) - Python

Akuna Capital

3 months ago

4.0 on Glassdoor

Chicago, IL

Onsite

Full Time

Intern

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About this role

An Entry-Level Python Software Engineer at Akuna Capital designs and implements low-latency technologies, trading strategies, and mathematical models for a global options market maker. The role involves collaborating with traders to build high-performance systems that process large volumes of market data across teams focused on post-trade technology, data engineering, or crypto.

Responsibilities

Design and implement low-latency trading technologies and strategies
Process and analyze large volumes of market data
Collaborate with traders to define and execute technical solutions
Build maintainable and testable codebases for rapidly changing conditions
Solve complex mathematical and coding problems in real-time

Skills

Qualifications

Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or PhysicsGraduating by August 2027Major GPA of 3.5 or aboveLegal authorization to work in the U.S.

About Akuna Capital

akunacapital.com

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Company Size

201-500 employees

Founded

2011

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Akuna Capital is a technology-driven proprietary trading firm and market maker that builds low-latency trading systems and quantitative models to trade derivatives, options, and other financial instruments. The firm combines quantitative research, software engineering, and advanced infrastructure to provide liquidity across global markets. Headquartered in Chicago and with international offices, Akuna is known for recruiting engineers, quants, and traders and for emphasizing high-performance execution and automated strategies.