About this role
The systems reliability engineering team at Geneva Trading develops and maintains a proprietary trading platform designed to compete in global financial markets. This ten-week summer internship gives students the opportunity to assist with change releases, manage monitoring tools, and resolve technical issues arising on active trading desks. Participants also explore artificial intelligence solutions, leveraging large language models to automate tasks, analyze system logs, and optimize troubleshooting workflows.
Candidates joining this program will receive mentorship from experienced industry professionals while contributing directly to production environments. The internship serves as a direct pathway to permanent employment following graduation for individuals who demonstrate technical aptitude and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This position suits students with a background in information technology who want to apply scripting and foundational artificial intelligence concepts within a fast-paced proprietary trading environment.
What you will do
- Assist engineers with change release processes, software deployments, and system troubleshooting.
- Review log files to identify application errors, document recurring problems, and propose effective solutions.
- Help manage and tune monitoring tools to prioritize alerts for engineering teams.
- Develop automation scripts using modern programming languages to streamline manual tasks.
- Leverage generative artificial intelligence tools and large language models to accelerate script development.
- Implement artificial intelligence-driven solutions for log analysis, anomaly detection, and proactive monitoring.
What you need
- Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program focused on information technology or a related technical field.
- Demonstrated experience with basic networking concepts, operating system troubleshooting, and documentation.
- Working knowledge of Windows operating systems and administrative principles.
- Practical experience writing scripts in Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
- Foundational understanding of artificial intelligence concepts alongside a strong willingness to utilize AI tools for problem-solving.
- Self-starter mentality with strong communication skills for collaborating across cross-functional teams.
Nice to have
- High proficiency in Python programming
- Experience with cloud services and platforms
- Familiarity with log management tools, querying languages, and Jira
- Strong project management background
- Experience with AI-assisted coding tools like GitHub Copilot or integrating AI APIs
Benefits
- Hourly pay rate between $30 and $35 per hour
- Mentorship from experienced trading industry professionals
- Corporate training sessions and structured teambuilding activities
- Firmwide summer social events and networking opportunities
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the duration and format of the internship?
The internship program is a fast-paced, dynamic ten-week full-time paid position that provides hands-on experience in the trading industry. Interns participate in corporate training, teambuilding activities, and firmwide summer socials.
What is the compensation for this role?
The hourly range for the position is $30 to $35 per hour. The final rate depends on the successful candidate's skills, experience, education, and qualifications.
What technologies will I be working with?
Interns utilize Python, PowerShell, or Bash for scripting tasks. The role also involves leveraging generative AI tools, large language models, log analysis tools, and Windows operating systems.
Does this internship offer a path to full-time employment?
Yes, the summer internship program functions as a direct pathway to earn full-time opportunities at Geneva Trading after graduation.