Software Engineer (Entry-Level) - Python
About The Position
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. Python software engineers at Akuna have the opportunity to join either our Post Trade Technology, Data Engineering, or Crypto teams, working alongside other software engineers and traders to design and implement elegant solutions to complex and interesting problems. You’ll use cutting-edge technology while working on high-performance systems that process and analyze large volumes of trading and market data. We offer a team-based approach to trading and software engineering, believing that productive integration of the two groups is vital for success in this industry. Akuna is looking for software engineers who are motivated and willing to reach for creative solutions when faced with novel problems. We value innovation and hard work and want our engineers to make an impact on the firm. Whether you are interested in trading infrastructure, algorithms, exchange gateways, or data capture and analysis, there’s engaging work to be done. If you are excited to jump in and make a difference, Akuna could be the place for you.
Requirements
- Pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. in a technical field (computer science/engineering, math, physics, or equivalent)
- Graduating by August 2027
- 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
- Strong programming skills in Object-Oriented Python Development
- Demonstrated experience with distributed systems
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to communicate with the trading team, obtain requirements, find solutions, and implement them in a clean and concise way
- Ability to create an easily understood and testable codebase that can change as quickly as market conditions require
- Ability to react quickly and accurately to rapidly changing market conditions, including the ability to quickly and accurately respond and/or solve math and coding problems, is an essential function of the role
- Passion for innovation and building systems from the ground up
- Adaptability in an ever-changing environment
- Self-starter attitude with the ability to work independently
- Resumes must be submitted in PDF format.
Responsibilities
- Join either our Post Trade Technology, Data Engineering, or Crypto teams, working alongside other software engineers and traders to design and implement elegant solutions to complex and interesting problems.
- Use cutting-edge technology while working on high-performance systems that process and analyze large volumes of trading and market data.
- Make an impact on the firm through innovation and hard work.
- Engage in work related to trading infrastructure, algorithms, exchange gateways, or data capture and analysis.
Benefits
- Training and continuous education are provided for all engineers to ensure they can build the requisite technical and non-technical skillset for success.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
