Internship in Technology - Software Engineer

Dimensional was built around a set of ideas bigger than the firm itself. With a confidence in markets, deep connections to the academic community, and a focus on implementation, we go where the science leads, and continue to pursue new insights, both large and small, that can benefit our clients.

Dimensional’s Technology department designs, develops and operates with the same science and data-driven pragmatism that goes into our funds. Our team of curious and passionate technologists collaborate, develop insights, weigh variables and create the tech that enables the innovative, research-driven financial and technical products that improve our client’s financial lives. 

Job Description

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:

Interns will gain insight through in-depth learning sessions and will have opportunities to help drive creative solutions to challenging problems working in an agile environment. With mentorship from an experienced professional, interns will have the ability to own a project that creates business value and showcases your technical chops. At the completion of your internship, interns will present their work to management, peers, and key stakeholders.

Desirable Experiences and 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 programing 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

Things 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.