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Client Platforms Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

DV Trading · Chicago, IL · Technology

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you fixed a tech problem for a friend, family member or classmate.

What they are checking: Real troubleshooting interest and the ability to explain things simply.

What would you like to learn about IT operations this summer?

What they are checking: Curiosity and clear goals for an internship focused on learning.

How do you keep track of several tasks at once?

What they are checking: Whether they have habits that keep requests from falling through the cracks.

What would you do

You would be a first point of contact for IT support. How would you handle a user who is frustrated and in a hurry?

What they are checking: Customer service instincts and whether they stay calm while helping someone stressed.

You are working on one ticket when someone walks up with an urgent issue. What do you do?

What they are checking: Ability to prioritize and communicate politely with both people.

You do not know the answer to a user's question. What do you say?

What they are checking: Honesty and willingness to escalate instead of guessing.

About the work

A user says their computer is slow. What questions would you ask first?

What they are checking: Whether they gather information before guessing at a fix.

How would you set up a desk with multiple monitors and a docking station?

What they are checking: Basic hands-on hardware skill used in desk setups the posting mentions.

Why is it important to log every request, even quick ones?

What they are checking: Understanding that logging helps the team track trends, workload and repeat problems.

How would you explain a technical fix to someone who is not technical?

What they are checking: Communication skills, which the posting says the internship will help build.

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The full job description

As published by DV Trading.

About Us : Founded 20 years ago and headquartered in Chicago, the&nbsp; DV &nbsp;Group of financial services firms has grown to more than 600 people operating throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Since spinning out of a large brokerage firm in 2016,&nbsp; DV &nbsp;Trading has rapidly scaled as an independent proprietary trading firm utilizing its own capital, trading strategies, and risk management methodologies to provide liquidity to worldwide financial markets and hedging opportunities to commodity producers and users. Now,&nbsp; DV &nbsp;group affiliates include two broker dealers, a cryptocurrency market making firm, and a bourgeoning investment adviser. Role Overview: DV Trading is looking for a tech-savvy individual who is interested in learning about IT operations . In this role , you’ll assist our team in delivering excellent support to end-users. This internship will provide opportunities to learn about IT operations, troubleshoot technical issues, and enhance communication and &nbsp;problem -solving skills. Responsibilities: • Act as the first point of contact for IT support, logging and prioritizing user requests via phone, email, or in-person <span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559685":360,"335559737":0,"335559738":30,"335559739":30}">&nbsp; • Assist with troubleshooting hardware, managing desk setups, and handling application issues <span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559685":360,"335559737":0,"335559738":30,"335559739":30}">&nbsp; • Resolve basic technical problems or escalate them to senior staff as needed <span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559685":360,"335559737":0,"335559738":30,"335559739":30}">&nbsp; • Help maintain records of IT support activities and contribute to our knowledge base <span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559685":360,"335559737":0,"335559738":30,"335559739":30}">&nbsp; • Assist in IT asset management, including inventory tracking <span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559685":360,"335559737":0,"335559738":30,"335559739":30}">&nbsp; • Provide friendly and professional support to end-users <span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559685":360,"335559737":0,"335559738":30,"335559739":30}">&nbsp; Requirements: • Expected to graduate by Summer 2028 <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"> A keen interest in technology and IT systems <span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559685":360,"335559737":0,"335559738":30,"335559739":30}">&nbsp; <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559685":360,"335559737":0,"335559738":30,"335559739":30}"> Basic understanding of operating systems (Windows, macOS, or Linux), hardware, and software <span class="EOP Selected SCXW11298529 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559685":360,"335559737":0,"335559738":30,"335559739":30}">&nbsp; <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559685":360,"335559737":0,"335559738":30,"335559739":30}"> Strong communication skills and a customer-service mindset <span class="EOP Selected SCXW220027873 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559685":360,"335559737":0,"335559738":30,"335559739":30}">&nbsp; <li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559685":360,"335559737":0,"335559738":30,"335559739":30}"> Willingness to learn and collaborate with a team <span class="EOP Selected SCXW162067628 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559685":360,"335559737":0,"335559738":30,"335559739":30}">&nbsp; Compensation Range: $40.00 per hour DV is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. Only search firms with valid, written agreements with DV should submit resumes in response to DV’s posted positions. All resumes submitted by search firms to DV via e-mail, the Internet, personal delivery, facsimile, or any other method without a valid written agreement shall be deemed the sole property of DV, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by DV. DV is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. &nbsp;

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