Software Engineer Intern - C# .NET Desktop, Summer 2027

Summary

Akuna Capital is an innovative trading firm focused on collaboration and cutting-edge technology. They are seeking a Software Engineer Intern to join the UI team for a summer internship, where the intern will design, build, test, and maintain real-time trading applications.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

• 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
• Solid problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment
• Familiarity with WinForm or WPF applications is a plus
• 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)

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 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
• Solid problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment

Nice to Haves

• Familiarity with WinForm or WPF applications is a plus
• 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)

Benefits

• Training and continuous education are provided for all engineers to ensure they can build the requisite technical and non-technical skillset for success.