Summer 2026

Systems Engineer Intern

TransMarket Group

TransMarket Group

51-200 employees

Proprietary trading firm leveraging technology

No salary listed

Chicago, IL, USA

In Person

On-site only; no remote work.

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure (1)
Required Skills
Bash
Python
MySQL
Git
Postgres
Docker
Terraform
Redis
VMWare
Ansible
MongoDB
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • Pursuing a BS or MS degree in computer science, engineering, or IT with expected graduation in 2025/2026.
  • Good understanding of computer science fundamentals, including operating systems, networking, and programming concepts.
  • Experience with Linux and various Linux distributions. Examples: Debian, CentOS, Ubuntu.
  • Bash and Python experience.
  • Prior use and understanding of a version control system, such as Git.
  • Familiarity with virtualization and containers, such as VMware and Docker.
  • Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible, Terraform, Salt Stack, etc... are a plus.
  • Basic client-side and server-side SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc...) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis, etc..) database experience is a plus.
  • Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Prior use of bare-metal server provisioning tools, such as Foreman, is a plus.
  • Willingness to work occasional weekends and evenings.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and stay calm under pressure.
  • This position requires physical presence and is on-site (no remote work).
Responsibilities
  • Provision, configure, and support server, network, and desktop equipment.
  • Mature the automation efforts of the lifecycle of a server, including onboarding, patching, and sunsetting.
  • Provide technical support to traders and other office staff, with a strong focus on user satisfaction.
  • Perform data center work, such as cabling, server install/decom, and part replacement.
  • Monitor and respond to application, operating system, network and hardware events quickly. Enhance existing monitoring infrastructure as needed.
  • Document new projects and procedures. Improve upon existing documentation where needed.
  • Work with network, trading, and operations staff as part of daily trading and on projects.

TransMarket Group is a private global proprietary trading firm that uses its own capital to trade financial markets, with offices in Chicago, Puerto Rico, and Switzerland. It operates by applying advanced technology and disciplined trading practices to identify opportunities and manage risk through proprietary trading strategies executed by experienced teams worldwide. The company differentiates itself with an entrepreneurial, collaborative culture, a focus on continuous learning and disciplined development, and a mission that combines financial success with wealth stewardship. Its goal is to generate profitable outcomes from proprietary trading while responsibly blessing others through the wealth it creates and its stewardship.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

1980

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • TMG generates $31.8M revenue with 156 employees, showing high efficiency.
  • Entrepreneurial culture drives continuous strategy development and process improvements.
  • Global offices in Chicago, Puerto Rico, Switzerland capture worldwide opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • Jane Street poaches TMG's quants, eroding HFT strategies in 6-12 months.
  • CFTC fines TMG $50M+ for Puerto Rico tax structures in 3-6 months.
  • DRW's AI platform halves TMG's CBOT volume, slashing revenue in 12-18 months.

What makes TransMarket Group unique

  • TMG pioneered bond futures basis arbitrage at CBOT Treasury inception.
  • TMG acts as electronic market maker in commodities, debt, currencies, rates.
  • GO Tropical subsidiary provides centralized capital allocation and risk services.

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