Software Engineer Intern - C# .NET Desktop, Summer

About Akuna

Akuna Capital is an innovative trading firm with a strong focus on collaboration, cutting‑edge technology, data driven solutions, and automation. We specialize in providing liquidity as an options market maker, meaning we are committed to providing competitive quotes that we are willing to both buy and sell. To do this successfully, we design and implement our own low latency technologies, trading strategies, and mathematical models.

Our Founding Partners first conceptualized Akuna in their hometown of Sydney. They opened the firm's first office in 2011 in the heart of the derivatives industry and the options capital of the world – Chicago. Today, Akuna is proud to operate from additional offices in Sydney, Shanghai, Singapore, and London.

Akuna is seeking a Software Engineer Intern to join the UI team for our 10‑week Akunacademy summer internship program. You will work directly with Traders, Quants, and other Software Engineers to design, build, test, and maintain real‑time trading applications. Each intern takes full ownership of their project, and at the end of the program, has the opportunity to present their work and accomplishments.

Our applications are the primary way Akuna’s market‑makers interact with the financial markets, and their performance allows us to confidently provide liquidity in times of volatility. In this role you will:

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to design and develop Windows desktop applications written in C# .NET and Win Forms/WPF
• Implement sound and robust unit and integration tests to ensure the quality of our software
• Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement technologies to maximize both user experience and development efficiency
• Participate in Agile/Scrum development and shadow application support process

Pursuing a Bachelor's, master's, or Ph.D. in a technical field – Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent. Graduating by August 2028. Major GPA of 3.5 or above. Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required on the first day of employment including F‑1 students using OPT or STEM.

• Pursuing a Bachelor's, master's, or Ph.D. in a technical field – Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent
• Graduating by August 2028
• Major GPA of 3.5 or above
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required on the first day of employment including F‑1 students using OPT or STEM

• Understanding of .NET Framework and C# programming language
• Familiarity with Win Form or WPF applications is a plus
• Familiarity in object‑oriented programming and design patterns
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Understanding of unit testing concepts and frameworks (e.g. NUnit)
• Solid problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment

In addition to the above technical skills, Akuna values diversity of experience and perspective. We believe that engineers with varied backgrounds and interests allow us to approach problems from unique angles and to uncover innovative, optimal solutions. We want everyone to feel empowered to apply; we welcome your application, and we strongly encourage you to take the first steps in joining us in the future!

In accordance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, the minimum annualized base salary starts at $145,000. Exact compensation offered may vary based on many factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, and skill set. The minimum base salary herein was determined in good faith by Akuna Capital LLC.