Internship in Technology - Software Engineer

About the Internship

Dimensional Fund Advisors is seeking undergrad or graduate level students actively pursuing a degree to join our 2027 summer internship program. This nine-week program will expose interns to the day-to-day activities of engineers in the technology department. Hands-on training, interesting opportunities, and mentorship from professionals will equip you to leave the internship with real-world Financial Services and Technology industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Gain insight through in-depth learning sessions and have opportunities to help drive creative solutions to challenging problems working in an agile environment
• With mentorship from an experienced professional, own a project that creates business value and showcases your technical skills
• Present your work to management, peers, and key stakeholders at the completion of the internship

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or specialized master's degree, preferably in a computer science or engineering program, with an expected graduation date of December 2027 – June 2028
• Experience writing applications in one or more programming languages
• Experience writing automated tests and using version control
• Familiarity with one or more of the following areas: DevOps, database platforms, server infrastructure, or cybersecurity
• Comfortable working in both Linux and Windows environments
• Experience working in Agile environment
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship

Skills We Value

• Ability to absorb and apply information from formal and informal learning
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented, organized, highly motivated, and able to work independently and in a team environment
• Self-starter who is curious, proactive, and capable of creative solutioning