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# Great Python Software Engineer

- **Company:** Akuna Capital
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $145,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Programming, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/e0672fe4-ea3c-4d86-8683-0404473b6f40

## About the Role

* 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

Previous experience in finance or trading is not required. Many of our engineers joined Akuna with little-to-no prior knowledge of the markets, and we pride ourselves on our ability to onboard those new to the industry. Training and continuous education are provided for all engineers to ensure they can build the requisite technical and non-technical skillset for success.

Qualities That Make a Great Python Software Engineer Candidate:

 * 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



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