Akuna Capital
About Akuna Capital
Akuna Capital is a proprietary trading firm specializing in options market making, providing competitive two-sided quotes across global derivatives markets. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, the firm operates offices in Sydney, London, Shanghai, and Singapore. Akuna designs and implements its own low-latency trading technologies, mathematical models, and automated trading strategies, giving it a fully integrated edge across technology and execution. The firm provides liquidity as an options market maker, simultaneously quoting bids and offers to ensure efficient price discovery. Akuna's four core departments — Technology, Trading, Quant, and Operations — collaborate closely to drive data-driven decision-making and continuous innovation. Known for its flat structure and emphasis on individual ownership, Akuna attracts top quantitative and engineering talent. The firm competes in global financial markets with a focus on advanced modeling, automation, and cutting-edge infrastructure.
Office Locations
Open Positions(41)
Platform Engineer
Akuna Capital
- Senior
Sydney
Salary not disclosed
Posted 6 days ago
Accounting Intern (Term-Time, Part-Time)
Akuna Capital
- Student
- Intern
Chicago
Visa sponsorshipSalary: $25 per hour
Posted 26 days ago
Platform Engineer
Akuna Capital
- Senior
London
Salary not disclosed
Posted 27 days ago
Fundamental Equity Analyst
Akuna Capital
- Medior
Chicago
Salary: $145k+ per year
Posted 1 month ago
Junior Quantitative Researcher - Deep Learning (Time Series)
Akuna Capital
- Junior
Shanghai
Salary not disclosed
Posted 1 month ago
Trade Support Engineer
Akuna Capital
- Medior
Sydney
Salary not disclosed
Posted 1 month ago
Trade Support Engineer
Akuna Capital
- Medior
Singapore
Salary not disclosed
Posted 1 month ago
Software Engineer C++
Akuna Capital
- Medior
Sydney
Salary not disclosed
Posted 1 month ago
Software Engineer - Python, Business Operations
Akuna Capital
- Medior
Chicago
Salary: $145k+ per year
Posted 2 months ago
Operations Analyst
Akuna Capital
- Medior
Chicago
Salary: $75k+ per year
Posted 2 months ago
Expression of Interest: 2027 Trading Sneak Peek Weeks
Akuna Capital
- Student
- Intern
Chicago
Salary: $2k+ per year
Posted 2 months ago
Software Engineer Intern - C++, Summer 2027
Akuna Capital
- Student
- Intern
Chicago
Salary: $145k+ per year
Posted 3 months ago
Software Engineer (Entry-Level) - C++
Akuna Capital
- Junior
Chicago
Salary: $145k+ per year
Posted 3 months ago
Quantitative Development & Strategy Intern, Summer 2027
Akuna Capital
- Student
- Intern
Chicago
Salary: $145k+ per year
Posted 3 months ago
Junior Quantitative Developer & Strategist
Akuna Capital
- Junior
Chicago
Salary: $145k+ per year
Posted 3 months ago
Quantitative Research Intern, Summer 2027
Akuna Capital
- Student
- Intern
Chicago
Salary: $145k+ per year
Posted 3 months ago
Junior Quantitative Researcher
Akuna Capital
- Junior
Chicago
Salary: $145k+ per year
Posted 3 months ago
Platform Engineer Intern, Summer 2027
Akuna Capital
- Student
- Intern
Chicago
Salary: $145k+ per year
Posted 3 months ago
Software Engineer Intern - Python, Summer 2027
Akuna Capital
- Student
- Intern
Chicago
Visa sponsorshipSalary: $145k per year
Posted 3 months ago
Software Engineer Intern - Full Stack Web, Summer 2027
Akuna Capital
- Student
- Intern
Chicago
Salary: $145k+ per year
Posted 3 months ago
Software Engineer Intern - C# .NET Desktop, Summer 2027
Akuna Capital
- Student
- Intern
Chicago
Salary: $145k+ per year
Posted 3 months ago
Software Engineer (Entry-Level) - Python
Akuna Capital
- Student
Chicago
Salary: $145k+ per year
Posted 3 months ago
Security Engineer II
Akuna Capital
- Medior
Chicago
Salary: $145k+ per year
Posted 3 months ago
Junior Quantitative Risk Analyst
Akuna Capital
- Junior
Chicago
Salary: $90k+ per year
Posted 3 months ago
Akuna Capital's Talent Community
Akuna Capital
Virtual
Salary not disclosed
Posted 3 months ago