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You will be working directly with our experienced systems and network engineers, gaining broad technical and operational knowledge across all aspects of the trading platform and technology stack. Our ...

You will be working directly with our experienced systems and network engineers, gaining broad technical and operational knowledge across all aspects of the trading platform and technology stack. Our ...

Engineer Intern

Abingdon, VA · On-site

$16.25 - $21/hr

Controls Engineer Intern Qualifications and Education Requirements An engineering student working ... Control Systems Desings/troubleshooting * OEM Automation Systems integration * VFD programming ...

Intern, Systems Engineer

Waco, TX

$14.75 - $19.25/hr

Intern, Systems Engineer Job Code: 42876 Job Location: Waco, TX Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off We are seeking a ...

Project Engineer Intern

Addison, TX · On-site

$16.25 - $21/hr

Malin Systems is guided by our principles of performance, value-creation and customer satisfaction. Our Project Design Engineering Intern will work closely with the sales and engineering teams to ...

Project Engineer Intern

Addison, TX

$16.25 - $21/hr

Malin Systems is guided by our principles of performance, value-creation and customer satisfaction. Our Project Design Engineering Intern will work closely with the sales and engineering teams to ...

Project Engineer Intern

Addison, TX · On-site

$16.25 - $21/hr

Malin Systems is guided by our principles of performance, value-creation and customer satisfaction. Our Project Design Engineering Intern will work closely with the sales and engineering teams to ...

Intern , Systems Engineer

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

$15 - $19.50/hr

Intern, Systems Engineering Job Code: 43441 Job Location:Fort Wayne, IN Job Schedule: 9/80:Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off * Perform ...

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Project Engineer Intern

Addison, TX

$16.25 - $21/hr

Malin Systems is guided by our principles of performance, value-creation and customer satisfaction. Our Project Design Engineering Intern will work closely with the sales and engineering teams to ...

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How much do systems engineer intern jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for systems engineer intern in the United States is $19.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $20.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a systems engineer intern do?

A Systems Engineer Intern assists in designing, analyzing, and improving technical systems and infrastructure. They work closely with senior engineers to troubleshoot issues, develop documentation, and optimize system performance. Interns may also gain exposure to automation, cloud computing, and networking technologies. This role provides hands-on experience with real-world engineering challenges, helping interns build problem-solving and technical skills.

What kinds of projects or tasks can I expect to work on as a systems engineer intern?

As a Systems Engineer Intern, you can expect to assist with system troubleshooting, automation scripting, performance monitoring, and the deployment or maintenance of IT infrastructure. Interns often work alongside experienced engineers to help implement new technologies, optimize current processes, and ensure system reliability. You may also help document system configurations and support ongoing projects, gaining practical experience in both independent and collaborative settings. This variety of tasks offers valuable exposure to real-world engineering challenges and a foundation for future career growth.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a systems engineer intern?

To thrive as a Systems Engineer Intern, you need a solid understanding of computer systems, networking concepts, and systems integration, often supported by coursework in computer science or engineering. Familiarity with operating systems (such as Linux and Windows), scripting languages (like Python or Bash), and version control tools (such as Git) is typically expected. Strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and a willingness to learn make candidates stand out. These skills and qualities are crucial for effectively supporting complex technical projects, adapting to new technologies, and collaborating with experienced engineers.

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Infographic showing various Systems Engineer Intern job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 86% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,174 per year, or $19.3 per hour.

Campus Systems Engineer (Intern)

Jump Trading

Chicago, IL • On-site

$200K - $250K/yr

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Re-posted 22 days ago


Job description

Jump Trading Group is committed to world class research. We empower exceptional talents in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science to seek scientific boundaries, push through them, and apply cutting edge research to global financial markets. Our culture is unique. Constant innovation requires fearlessness, creativity, intellectual honesty, and a relentless competitive streak. We believe in winning together and unlocking unique individual talent by incenting collaboration and mutual respect. At Jump, research outcomes drive more than superior risk adjusted returns. We design, develop, and deploy technologies that change our world, fund start-ups across industries, and partner with leading global research organizations and universities to solve problems.

Trading Infrastructure is a global organization of Engineers who architect, build and maintain our world-class infrastructure. From colo design/implementation, to optimizing our exchange connectivity, to building world class low latent Wide Area Networks, we leverage research and automation to consistently adapt and innovate our infrastructure to scale and drive our trading and evolving business.

About the Role

Our technology operations internship is an intensive 10-week experience with our frontline technology teams that are responsible for managing, monitoring, and improving the real-time trading environment at Jump Trading.

You will be working directly with our experienced systems and network engineers, gaining broad technical and operational knowledge across all aspects of the trading platform and technology stack. Our internship program is the primary way we identify top young system engineers for our Technology Operations teams, paving the path toward earning full-time opportunities at Jump.

We are looking for bright and highly motivated individuals that want to grow their knowledge of systems and networking, understanding of modern trading at scale, and practical DevOps-based software engineering skills.

What You'll Do:

  • Systems Engineer interns will work with traders, operations, exchanges, and developers to optimize the trading environment and investigate and solve system issues.
  • Proactively monitor the overall health and performance of the trading platform
  • Work closely with our world-class technology organization to:
    • Analyze and troubleshoot complex system, software, and networking infrastructure issues
    • Design, implement and optimize network infrastructure for proprietary low latency trading applications at various data centers throughout the world
  • Build automation to manage and improve the production trading environment
  • Work closely with risk management and trading teams to coordinate changes and manage incidents
  • Manage and assess operational risk of change control into the production environment
  • Define and document process and procedure
  • Other duties as assigned or needed
  • Skills You'll Need
  • Major in Computer Science/Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical field
  • Experience working with Linux/UNIX OS including advanced commands and shell scripts
  • Practical working knowledge of python
  • Understanding of networking concepts such as routing, multicast, ethernet
  • A rigorous, detail-oriented approach to operations
  • Ability to operate and communicate clearly under pressure
  • Desire to work in a collaborative, team environment with a positive can do attitude
  • Reliable and predictable availability

No finance or economics study or work experience required

The estimated base salary for this role is $200,000-$250,000 per year.