Software Engineer Intern - C# .NET Desktop, Summer 2027

Akuna Capital•Chicago, IL

1d•$145,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Understanding of .NET Framework and C# programming language
Familiarity with WinForm 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

Responsibilities

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