IT YEAR-ROUND INTERN
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 1, 2026.
Description
XR Trading is a proprietary trading firm with employees in the Netherlands, Singapore, UK and US. XR participates in a wide variety of marketplaces including global futures, equities, commodities, options, fixed income, and cryptocurrencies. Our culture emphasizes teamwork and focuses on continuous integration and test-driven development.
We are looking for individuals who enjoy working with computers at a hands-on level, including building, configuring, and troubleshooting systems. Candidates who have experience with PC hardware, have built or upgraded their own systems, or enjoy diagnosing technical issues will be a strong fit.
This is a paid, year-round internship based on-site at our downtown Chicago office. Interns must be available to work at least 20 hours per week and no more than 30 hours per week throughout the year. We are not seeking seasonal interns.
Location
- Intern must be a US citizen
- Individual must live in the Chicagoland area and be able to commute daily to the XR Trading Chicago Office: 550 W Jackson Blvd, Suite 1000, Chicago, IL 60661
Education
- Working towards a bachelor’s degree in a technical area such as computer science or information science within commutable distance from Chicago Loop
Job Function & Responsibilities
- Install, configure, maintain and troubleshoot PC hardware and operating systems
- Assist with building, imaging, and deploying workstations across multiple hardware models
- Actively seek out and participate in projects to maintain and improve the systems/network environment
- Create and maintain standard PC images for multiple workstation models
- Process, monitor and prioritize trouble tickets
- Troubleshoot basic TCP/IP issues
- Assist in managing and maintaining technology inventory
- Install and monitor antivirus software
- Support other key initiatives as the business dictates
- Write or modify basic scripts (Python, JavaScript, or similar) to automate simple tasks where applicable
- Willing to learn and use company approved AI tools to support IT tasks, troubleshoot issues, and improve efficiency
Required Experience & Skills
- Desire to work and learn in a fast-paced agile environment
- Experience working with computer hardware, system setup, and troubleshooting
- Experience with Python, JavaScript, Node.js or other scripting languages (used for basic automation tasks)
- Excellent communication skills
- Basic understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP)
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- A self-motivated personality
- Curiosity about how systems work end-to-end and willingness to learn by doing
Please note: only individuals whose qualifications match our current needs will be contacted for further screening and/or interviews. XR Trading does not hire candidates who are currently on a student visa or who now or in the future will require XR to sponsor them for employment visa. Thank you for your interest in XR Trading!
Hourly Rate
- $30/hr USD
Benefits Eligibility
- Interns are not eligible for medical benefits or 401(k)
- Interns are eligible for the EAP (Employee Assistance Program)