Systems Administrator Intern (New York)

Systems Administrator Intern (New York)

The D. E. Shaw group seeks motivated individuals with impressive records of academic and/or professional achievement to join the firm as systems administrator interns. The Systems team manages a broad range of technology infrastructure, supporting the firm’s operations through innovative solutions and collaborative problem-solving. The role offers the opportunity to be part of an engaging and collegial work environment. This roughly 12-week program will take place in New York and is expected to run from June to August 2027.

What you’ll do day-to-day

• Be responsible for a variety of project and support work across a wide range of technology, including Windows PCs and servers, UNIX servers, mobile devices, cutting-edge storage and clustered computing solutions, and several communications platforms.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues, administer infrastructure-level systems, and implement automation and efficiency improvements.
• Work on specific projects matched to your interests and experience, such as building conference room monitoring tools, improving capabilities for visualizing and reporting on metrics, and collaborating with other interns to enhance productivity through automation.

Who we’re looking for

• Basic knowledge of on-premises and cloud Microsoft enterprise environments and a demonstrated interest in improving processes and technology (e.g., through a past internship, campus helpdesk work, personal projects, or academic achievements).
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and project management skills, with the ability to work with global colleagues across diverse backgrounds and projects.
• Ability to combine critical analysis and research to solve unfamiliar problems.
• Familiarity with general systems administration, Linux environments, and Python, PowerShell, or similar technologies is a plus; ability to effectively use AI-assisted development tools and AI automation techniques is also a plus.
• Current enrollment in a four-year undergraduate or graduate degree program in any field of study; no prior finance experience is necessary. Students applying to this internship are usually in their final year of full-time study.

Compensation & benefits

• Monthly base salary of $10,000
• Overtime pay
• Sign-on bonus of $10,000
• Travel coverage to and from the internship
• Choice of furnished summer housing or a $10,000 housing allowance
• $3,300 stipend for self-study materials
• $4,000 stipend for personal technology equipment

Application process

To apply for this job, please email your resume and the job title to recruitment-nyc@world.deshaw.com.

About the employer

The D. E. Shaw group is an equal opportunity employer. The firm may collect and process candidate information for recruiting and related activities in accordance with applicable law and privacy notices. For questions about compensation or the internship program, please contact a recruiter.