SWE intern: Two sigma vs optiver vs Akuna vs drw vs IMC

hello. I am fortunate enough to be at the final stages or offer stage for all of these companies for a swe internship. I was wondering how their intern programs compare to each other (learning / growth, ro rate) and how their pay scales (early to mid career). 
 

thank you! 

 

I feel all the firms listed will do well for you, young intern.

Akuna is in Chicago isn't it? 

I don't think there are any inherent bad choices with the firms listed in your title.  Choose which one will provide you the best curious projects to work on.  Good luck.  

 

You posted this in the wrong forum, probably get more insights in trading or quant 

 

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