Systems Software Intern — Linux/Kernel & Performance

Point72; Greater London; On-site; GBP 89,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Point72 is seeking a small number of highly talented interns to assist in the development, optimization, and monitoring of our production trading platform and research infrastructure. Interns will work on small, highly collaborative teams.

Candidates should be undergrad or graduate in computer science or engineering with significant experience in Python, C++, C, or Java, and a strong interest in systems programming and Linux kernel interaction. Proficiency with Git and MySQL is a plus.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate candidates in computer science or engineering.
• Significant experience in Python, C++, C, or Java.
• Serious interest in systems programming (e.g. Linux kernel development, compilers, embedded systems, networking, file systems, debuggers).
• In-depth understanding of how userland programs run on Linux and interact with the kernel.
• Some basic knowledge of Git, databases (e.g. MySQL), and web development frameworks is a plus.
• Clear, concise, and proactive communicator.
• Detail-oriented.
• Willing to take ownership of his/her work, working both independently and within a small team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development, optimization, and monitoring of our production trading platform and research infrastructure.
• Work in small, highly collaborative teams.

Skills

Python

C++

C

Java

Linux kernel understanding

Communicator

Detail-oriented

Ownership

Education

Undergraduate or graduate CS/Engineering

Tools

Git

MySQL

Web development frameworks

Job description

Point72 is seeking a small number of highly talented interns to assist in the development, optimization, and monitoring of our production trading platform and research infrastructure. Interns will work on small, highly collaborative teams.

Candidates should be undergrad or graduate in computer science or engineering with significant experience in Python, C++, C, or Java, and a strong interest in systems programming and Linux kernel interaction. Proficiency with Git and MySQL is a plus.