Software Engineer (Entry-Level) - Python

Akuna Capital is a proprietary trading firm specializing in options market making. Entry-Level Python Software Engineers 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. They use cutting-edge technology while working on high-performance systems that process and analyze large volumes of trading and market data.

Responsibilities

Join either Post Trade Technology, Data Engineering, or Crypto teams; Work alongside 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

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. 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; 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

Benefits

Training and continuous education are provided for all engineers