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DRWChicago, ILInternship

Platform Engineer Intern

Join DRW as a Platform Engineer Intern in Chicago for a 10-week program focused on improving platform reliability and efficiency. Work on meaningful projects, receive mentorship, and engage in social activities while gaining hands-on experience in advanced technology.

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Role and Responsibilities

  • Engage in the full lifecycle of services from design to deployment and refinement.
  • Design and deliver software to enhance availability, scalability, and efficiency of services.
  • Manage service capacity, performance, and disaster recovery.
  • Identify and advocate innovative solutions to complex problems.
  • Solve issues related to mission-critical services and build automation.
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Candidate Requirements

  • Pursuing a bachelor's, master's, or PhD in CS, EE, CE, physics, math, or related fields.
  • Expected graduation between December 2027 and June 2028.
  • Exposure to networking, Linux/Unix, systems performance, Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD tools.
  • Understanding of large-scale distributed systems fundamentals.
  • Excellent scripting skills in Python and Bash.
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Internship Experience

  • Complete a challenging project advised by a senior engineer.
  • Participate in educational, social, and team-building activities.
  • Live in fully furnished apartments near the office.
  • Build a professional relationship with an experienced mentor.
  • Complete courses to understand technology applications in trading.