Onsite Desktop Engineer Intern — Mentored & Hands-On

Group One Trading, LP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Interview travel reimbursement

Childcare reimbursement

Mentorship and learning environment

Job summary

Group One Trading, LP invites applications for a Desktop Engineer Intern in New York. This on-site internship offers hands-on exposure to IT operations, systems and desktop engineering within a professional trading environment.

You will be mentored by senior Systems and Desktop Engineering staff, gain practical experience, and contribute to real workflows while developing scripting and troubleshooting skills.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in BS, MS, or Ph.D. program in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field
• Coursework or hands-on experience with Windows operating systems and basic computer hardware
• Introductory understanding of networking concepts such as TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP
• Exposure to or interest in scripting or automation (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar)
• Interest in systems, infrastructure, desktop engineering, and enterprise IT operations
• Strong curiosity, willingness to learn, and problem-solving mindset
• Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with teammates across technical and non-technical groups

Responsibilities

• Complete your initial orientation and become familiar with our environment, infrastructure, and business
• Learn how the Systems, Desktop, and Application Support teams work together to support traders and internal users
• Begin a structured training plan covering system monitoring, user support workflows, and core infrastructure concepts
• Get introduced to basic scripting and automation concepts used to support operational tasks
• Assist with system monitoring and incident response under guidance
• Perform user workstation setup, software installations, and basic troubleshooting
• Build confidence diagnosing common desktop, application, and connectivity issues
• Begin writing or modifying simple scripts to assist with tasks such as system checks, data collection, or workflow automation
• Contribute to documentation and process improvements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams supporting production trading systems

Skills

Windows OS

Networking basics

Scripting (PowerShell/Python)

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

BS/MS/PhD in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

PowerShell

Python

Bash

Job description

Group One Trading, LP invites applications for a Desktop Engineer Intern in New York. This on-site internship offers hands-on exposure to IT operations, systems and desktop engineering within a professional trading environment.

You will be mentored by senior Systems and Desktop Engineering staff, gain practical experience, and contribute to real workflows while developing scripting and troubleshooting skills.