Quantitative Development & Strategy Intern, Summer 2026

Akuna Capital is an innovative trading firm that designs and implements its own low latency technologies, trading strategies, and mathematical models. The Quant team creates trading strategies scientifically by combining quantitative expertise with a sophisticated understanding of derivatives and financial markets. The successful candidate will have a strong programming background, familiarity with mathematical techniques, and fluency to leverage both skills to produce trading solutions and high-performance production code.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelors, masters, or PhD in a technical field
• Strong Python programming background
• Experience in object-oriented programming
• Exposure to linear algebra and introductory statistics

Benefits

• Minimum annualized base salary starts at $130,000
• Exact compensation offered may vary based on many factors
• 10-week Akunacademy internship program