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D. E. Shaw

Systems Engineering Intern — London, Summer 2027

A systems engineering internship focused on software development and global technology infrastructure. Projects may span Linux and Windows management, database infrastructure, application engineering, DevOps, information security, automation and full-stack web applications.

📋 Students in computer science, computer engineering or another technical discipline. Strong foundations in algorithms, software development and systems infrastructure; experience with Python, JavaScript, Go or similar languages. Students approaching their final year of university are typical applicants.

Fitch Ratings' Young Leaders programme for Year 12 students interested in credit ratings, financial analysis, and capital markets.

Grant Thornton's Ignite programme is a structured work experience week for Year 12-13 students interested in audit, accountancy, and advisory services.

Forvis Mazars' Access Accountancy programme gives Year 12 students from state schools a paid work experience placement and mentoring in professional services.

EY Career Starters is a programme for Year 11-12 students from underrepresented backgrounds, designed to open doors to professional services careers.

EY Smart Futures is a structured work experience programme for Year 12 students, providing insight into accountancy, consulting, tax and technology at EY.

Bloomberg's women in tech early careers programme, designed to introduce female Year 12 students to careers in financial technology and software.

Bloomberg's work experience programme for Year 12 students, offering insight into financial technology, data, and media at Bloomberg's London HQ.

Work experience at MUFG, one of the world's largest banks. Gain insight into global banking and financial markets in London.

Shadow Savills professionals across residential, commercial and rural real estate. Open to 16-18 year olds via cold emailing the relevant office.

Work experience at Carter Jonas, one of the UK's leading property consultancies. Gain insight into real estate, planning, and rural services.

Burnetts offers a work experience scheme for aspiring solicitors and legal professionals, giving hands-on exposure to a busy regional law firm across multiple practice areas.

Muckle LLP offers a structured work experience programme for students interested in law, providing real insight into the day-to-day work of a commercial law firm in the North East.

Irwin Mitchell participates in the PRIME Commitment, offering structured work experience to students from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds who aspire to a legal career.

Clyde & Co hosts insight events via Uptree, giving students a chance to meet lawyers, explore careers in international law, and understand the firm's culture and practice areas.

Eversheds Sutherland offers a range of early careers opportunities for students, including work experience weeks and insight days across their UK offices.

Access Clifford Chance is an outreach programme helping students from less privileged backgrounds gain meaningful work experience at one of the Magic Circle's elite law firms.

Beginnings is Baker McKenzie's school leaver programme providing an early insight into global commercial law, including workshops, networking events, and mentoring from lawyers.

Access Ashurst is a two-day insight scheme for students from underrepresented backgrounds, providing a real taste of life at a global law firm with workshops, networking, and mentoring.

Big City Bright Future is a programme by IntoUniversity that connects aspiring legal professionals with top City law firms through work experience, mentoring, and skills workshops.

A free virtual work experience programme on Forage for high school students. Explore commercial law at Hogan Lovells through practical tasks and real case studies.

The Challengers programme at Dentons provides an insight into working at the world's largest law firm, with workshops, networking, and mentoring from legal professionals.

Weightmans' Legal Insights Programme gives sixth-form students a real insight into life at a top UK law firm, including hands-on legal tasks and networking opportunities.

A free self-paced virtual work experience on Forage. Get a taste of commercial law at Pinsent Masons, one of the UK's top law firms, through real-world legal tasks.

Shepherd and Wedderburn's virtual work experience programme gives students a real insight into life at a leading Scottish law firm, accessible from anywhere.

Shepherd and Wedderburn participates in the PRIME Commitment, offering work experience to students from less advantaged backgrounds who are interested in a career in law.

Latham & Watkins offers early careers programmes in the UK for students looking to begin their legal career at a top global law firm.

An introduction to the legal system project designed to give students an insight into how the law works in England and Wales.