> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1317666-software-engineer-interns](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1317666-software-engineer-interns). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # software engineer interns - **Company:** Akuna Capital - **Location:** United States - **Salary:** $145,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Profiling, Encodings, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Software Debugging, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Memory Leaks, Scripting, Parallel Computation, Perf (Linux), Information Technology, C++14 - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/a53fe1ae-c31c-4dbb-a5b2-e0797cdf1857 ## 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 2028 * Legal authorization to work in the U.S. as of 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 C++ Software Engineer Candidate * Experience programming in modern C++ (C++20 or later; C++23 preferred) * Experience with several of the following * + Distributed systems * + Parallel processing * + Asynchronous architectures * + Networking or protocol encoding/decoding * + Lock-free data structures and algorithms * + Performance profiling (e.g. perf, gprof, vtune) * + Scripting, such as in Python or shell * Familiarity with standard debugging tools (e.g. GDB, Valgrind, address sanitizer) * The ability to effectively communicate with non-technical stakeholders in Quant and Trading to obtain requirements, workshop solutions, and implement agreed-upon roadmaps * The ability to react quickly and effectively 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 * A passion for building complex systems from the ground up * The ability to collaborate with other developers of different backgrounds, specialties, and knowledge levels to collectively deliver cohesive solutions to non-trivial problems * An intrinsically motivated attitude and the ability to work independently * A strong sense of ownership, including a drive to fix bugs when they inevitably arise In addition to the above technical skills, Akuna values diversity of experience and perspective. We believe that engineers with varied backgrounds and interests allow us to approach problems from unique angles and to uncover innovative, optimal solutions. We want everyone to feel empowered to apply; we welcome your application, and we strongly encourage you to take the first steps in joining us in the future! ## Related Videos - [A Brief History of Data Storage](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/974-a-brief-history-of-data-storage) - [Profiling Symfony & PHP apps with Blackfire](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/265-profiling-symfony-php-apps-with-blackfire) - [Your next 10x engineer isn't in your city. Refactor accordingly.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100103-your-next-10x-engineer-isn-t-in-your-city-refactor-accordingly) - [JSON and Beyond](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/968-json-and-beyond) - [Enhancing Workload Security in Kubernetes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/356-enhancing-workload-security-in-kubernetes) - [Navigating the Future of Junior Developers in Tech](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1280-navigating-the-future-of-junior-developers-in-tech) ## Related Articles - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Steps to Get a Software Engineer Internship](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/160-steps-to-get-a-software-engineer-internship) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers)