Software Engineering Internship

Company: G-research
Location: Dallas
Posted on: September 3, 2024

Job Description:

Do you want to tackle the biggest questions in finance with near infinite compute power at your fingertips?G-Research is a leading quantitative research and technology firm, with offices in London and Dallas.We are proud to employ some of the best people in their field and to nurture their talent in a dynamic, flexible and highly stimulating culture where world-beating ideas are cultivated and rewarded.This role is based in our new Dallas infrastructure hub where we work on the latest technologies in a cutting-edge environment.The role10-week internship 2nd June 2025 to 8th August 202509:00 17:30 working hoursBased in Uptown DallasWe are currently seeking the brightest students to join us for the summer between their penultimate and final year of study. Joining G-Research as an intern will enable you to develop your knowledge of working with successful legacy systems as they are modernised; a highly sought-after skill.This is a fantastic opportunity for an innovative, intellectually curious student to build world-class software. This challenging and satisfying software development role will also include delivering improvements to our production code.Our Platform Engineering teams create leading-edge developer tools, develop core technologies within Infrastructure as a Service, build Big Data platforms, work on large-scale compute farms and shape user experience across key platforms.Key responsibilitiesWorking on projects around OS lifecycle automation and automation of data platformsAutomating and replacing old workflowsSetting up, patching and decommissioning systemsOptimising and troubleshooting software and its performanceYou will be working on initiatives that contribute to enabling our aspiration of being world #1 such as public cloud, Data Center modernization, Performance optimization, Open source adoption and contributionInduction and trainingSuccessful candidates will join G-Research on our Internship programme, providing them with an in-depth introduction to the world of technology within finance, as well as extensive introductions to the internal workings of the business.You will be paired with an experienced Engineer who will mentor you through your time with us. All interns will have access to numerous training courses, including online learning licences to hone your technical skills and soft skill training.Who are we looking for?We are seeking aspiring Engineers who are enthusiastic about contributing to an automated, scalable, reliable and high performing platform.We are looking for competent and practical software engineers with experience of object orientated programming languages, such as C#, Java or C++, alongside excellent academics. Students need to be completing at least a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related degree, and be available to start in June 2025. You will need at least a 3.4 GPA.You will be enthusiastic and have a genuine interest in both software technology and the underlying hardware, as well as an appreciation of good software architecture, core programming techniques and data structures.The ideal candidate will have the following:An interest in quantitative finance and an understanding of the role engineering plays within the spaceThe ability to prioritise, plan and deliver to support the wider team and ensure work remains on trackThe ability to identify opportunities for improvement and a proactive approach to learning to stay ahead of the technology curve and identify how we can adopt new technologies in the ways we workBalanced judgement, with the ability to evaluate different approaches and identify appropriate solutionsAdaptable communication style and approach, tailored to your audience, in order to convey compelling messagesThe ability to understand the needs and challenges of others and present mutually beneficial solutionsA collaborative approach and a desire to build effective relationships across the businessWhy should you apply?Market-leading compensation plus annual discretionary bonusInformal dress code and excellent work/life balanceExcellent paid time off allowanceSick days, military leave, and family and medical leaveGreat selection of office snacks, and hot and cold drinksOn-site gym and car parkby Jobble

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