About this role
About the Role Akuna is seeking a Software Engineer Intern to join the UI team for a 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. What You'll Do
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop Windows desktop applications written in C# .NET and WinForms/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.
- Work closely with Traders and Quants to understand requirements and translate them into robust software. What We're Looking For
- Pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent; graduating by August 2028; Major GPA of 3.5 or above.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. on the first day of employment including F-1 students using OPT or STEM.
- Previous experience in finance or trading is not required; training and continuous education are provided.
- Understanding of .NET Framework and C# programming language; Familiarity with WinForms or WPF is a plus.
- Familiarity with object-oriented programming and design patterns; Git version control; Understanding of unit testing concepts and NUnit.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills; ability to work in a team environment. Nice to Have
- Familiarity with WinForm or WPF applications is a plus. Compensation & Benefits
- Minimum annualized base salary starts at $145,000; exact compensation may vary based on experience and skill set.
- This is a 10-week summer internship; Resumes must be submitted in PDF format.
- We are an AI-friendly company and encourage employees to leverage AI in their daily work. However, AI assistance is not permitted during interviews or assessments. The use of AI tools during the hiring process will result in disqualification.