Software Engineer Intern - C# .NET Desktop, Summer 2027
Akuna CapitalAbout the Role
Join Akuna Capital's UI team as a C# .NET Desktop Software Engineer Intern for a 10-week summer internship program. You will work directly with Traders, Quants, and other Software Engineers to design, build, test, and maintain real-time trading applications. 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.
- 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
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
- Understanding of .NET Framework and C# programming language
- 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
- Resumes must be submitted in PDF format
What You'll Get
- $145k+ base salary
- Training and continuous education provided for all engineers to ensure they can build the requisite technical and non-technical skillset for success