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Akuna Capital · 16 hours ago

C++ Tech Sneak Peek Week: Reaching Women+ (June 2026)

Chicago, IL

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$2,250/wk - $2,250/wk

Start in 2026 Summer

Akuna Capital is an innovative trading firm specializing in options market-making, focused on collaboration and cutting-edge technology. They are offering a week-long seminar, the Tech Sneak Peek Week, aimed at providing women and underrepresented groups an immersive experience in software engineering within the trading industry.

Trading Platform

No H1B

Responsibilities

Dive into the world of technology and market-making, gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced and innovative environment

Collaborate with various engineering teams to gain an in-depth understanding of Akuna's systems architecture

Qualification

C++ programmingAnalytic skillsProblem-solving skillsAdaptabilityPassion for innovationSelf-starter attitude

Required

Proficient in modern C++ programming

Graduating between December 2026 – June 2027

Pursuing a BS/MS/PhD in a technical field – Computer Science/Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related/equivalent field

Able to attend the program in person at Akuna's Chicago headquarters (June 1st - 5th)

Strong analytic and problem-solving skills

Ability to quickly solve nuanced technical problems and to effectively verify those solutions

Passion for innovation and building systems from the ground up

Ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment

Self-starter attitude with the ability to work independently

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required on the first day of employment, including F-1 students using OPT or STEM

Benefits

AkunaU lectures from the firm's leaders

Roundtable networking sessions with women of Akuna

Events dedicated to showcasing our firm and the beauty of summertime in Chicago

Transportation and accommodation provided by Akuna

Competitive stipend

Company

Akuna Capital

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Akuna Capital is a proprietary trading firm specializing in derivatives market-making.

Founded in 2011

Chicago, Illinois, USA

201-500 employees

https://akunacapital.com

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Ryan Duckworth

Chief Executive Officer - US

Matthew M.

Chief Technology Officer - US

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