Systems Engineering Intern (London) - Summer 2027

OVERVIEW:

The D. E. Shaw
group seeks motivated individuals with impressive records of academic and/or
professional achievement to join the firm as systems engineering interns.
Engineers at the firm are responsible for designing, developing, and managing
the firm’s global technology infrastructure. The role offers the opportunity to
be part of a collaborative and collegial work environment. This roughly 12-week
program will take place in London and is expected to run from June to August
2027.

WHAT YOU'LL DO DAY-TO-DAY:

•          Collaborate
  on a mix of software development and infrastructure work, such as building a
  wide range of technical solutions in areas including Linux and Windows
  management, database infrastructure, application engineering, DevOps, and
  information security.
•          Work
  may include developing full-stack web applications, building solutions to help
  find software vulnerabilities, administering various infrastructure-level
  systems, and developing efficiency improvements for all platforms.
•          Specific
  projects will be matched to your interests and experience; some examples
  include building automation for operating system upgrades, optimizing
  large-scale infrastructure operations, enhancing our security information and
  event management systems, and collaborating with teams across our Systems team
  to enhance and deploy a full-stack web app for firmwide use.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

•          Enrollment
  in a degree program in computer science, computer engineering, or another
  technical discipline, with similar interests or work experience and an
  impressive record of achievement. 
•          A
  solid foundation in computer science demonstrated through past internships,
  personal projects, or contributions to open-source platforms. 
•          Keen
  problem-solving abilities and intellectual curiosity, as well as collaboration,
  communication, organizational, and time management skills.
•          Proficiency
  in algorithms, software development, and systems infrastructure, as well as the
  ability to effectively use AI-assisted development tools when coding in Python,
  JavaScript, Go, or similar languages.
•          Practical
  experience working with technical infrastructure in one of our focus areas
  (Windows, Linux/UNIX, Cloud, Networking, or information security) is a plus but
  not required. 
•          Current
  enrollment in a four-year undergraduate or postgraduate degree in any field of
  study is also welcome; no previous finance experience is necessary. Students
  who apply to this internship are usually approaching their final year of
  full-time study.

Please note that this post is not an
application. Please navigate to our website
to apply: https://www.deshaw.com/recruit/internships/Oncampus/TrinityCollege/SystemsEngineeringInternLondonSummer2027

The D. E. Shaw
group is an equal opportunity employer.