Software Engineer Intern - C# .NET Desktop, Summer 2026

Akuna Capital is an innovative trading firm specializing in options market-making. They are seeking a Software Engineer Intern to join their UI team, where the intern will design, build, test, and maintain real-time trading applications that enhance market interaction. 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 Bachelors, Masters, or Ph.D. in technical field – Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent Must graduate 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 Understanding of .NET Framework and C# programming language 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) 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 Company Overview Akuna Capital is a proprietary trading firm specializing in derivatives market-making. It was founded in 2011, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is