Data Center Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

DV Trading • Chicago, IL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Data Center Engineer Intern to help maintain and optimize DV’s data center facilities. Throughout the summer internship, you'll have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with the physical infrastructure behind a global trading firm.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and expected to graduate by Summer 2028
• Interest in data center engineering
• Familiarity with HP, IBM, and Dell Servers, Blades, SAN, and Cisco equipment
• Familiarity with CAT5/6 and fiber optic cabling, as well as SFP’s and other optic devices
• Understanding of Windows and Linux server administration, including troubleshooting skills
• Ability work onsite at our Chicago office 5 days per week
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Work with enterprise servers, high-performance compute, storage, network equipment, racks, cabling, power, and datacenter infrastructure.
• Learn how equipment moves from design and procurement through staging, installation, cabling, testing, and production deployment.
• Gain experience with rack layouts, structured cabling, fiber, copper, power distribution, labeling, and infrastructure standards.
• Work alongside senior engineers, deploying infrastructure that directly supports trading and business operations.
• Learn how datacenters are designed for reliability, redundancy, serviceability, and operational risk management.
• Assist with hardware troubleshooting, upgrades, inventory, logistics, and lifecycle management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern