Software Engineer (Entry-Level) - Python
Akuna CapitalAbout the Role
Join Akuna Capital's Post Trade Technology, Data Engineering, or Crypto teams as an Entry-Level Python Software Engineer. You'll design and implement elegant solutions to complex problems while working on high-performance systems that process and analyze large volumes of trading and market data. Work alongside other software engineers and traders in a team-based approach, leveraging cutting-edge technology to build trading infrastructure, algorithms, exchange gateways, and data capture and analysis systems. We value innovation and hard work, and want our engineers to make an immediate impact on the firm.
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
What You'll Get
- $145k+ base salary
- Training and continuous education are provided for all engineers to ensure they can build the requisite technical and non-technical skillset for success