Software Engineer Intern - Python, Summer 2026
Akuna Capital
About this role
As a Software Engineer Intern on the Python Team at Akuna, you will be part of an innovative technology team during a 10-week Akunacademy internship program. The role involves designing and implementing solutions to complex problems, working collaboratively alongside trading and software teams, and leveraging cutting-edge technology in high performance/low latency environments.
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About Akuna Capital
akunacapital.comAkuna 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.
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About Akuna Capital
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$130k
per year
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