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[MSO] System Engineer Intern

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Basic understanding of Linux
  • Familiarity with Linux command line
  • Knowledge of users, permissions, services, processes, networking, and filesystems
  • Basic knowledge of Bash scripting, SSH, package management, and troubleshooting

Responsibilities

  • Support team in day-to-day Linux operations
  • Perform basic troubleshooting and system checks
  • Update documentation and operational tasks related to servers and services
  • Assist engineers during incident resolution or maintenance windows

Key facts

Other skills

  • Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
  • Curiosity
  • Reliability
  • Detail Oriented
  • Communication

About the company

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Software Mind

Software Mind is a global digital transformation partner with operations throughout Europe, the US and LATAM. Driven by tech and empowered by people, we provide companies with software engineers and autonomous, cross-functional development teams who manage software life cycles from ideation to release and beyond. For over 20 years we’ve been enriching organizations with the talent they need to boost scalability, drive dynamic growth and bring disruptive ideas to life. Our top-notch engineering teams combine ownership with leading technologies, including cloud, AI, data science and embedded software to accelerate digital transformations and boost software delivery. A culture, driven by trust, that embraces openness, craves more and acts with respect enables our experts to create evolutive solutions that support scale-ups, unicorns and enterprise-level companies around the world.

Company details

Company typeLarge
Company size1001 - 5000

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Job description

Company Description

Software Mind develops solutions that make an impact for companies around the globe. Tech giants & unicorns, transformative projects, emerging technologies and limitless opportunities – these are a few words that describe an average day for us. Building cross-functional engineering teams that take ownership and crave more means we’re always on the lookout for talented people who bring passion and creativity to every project. Our culture embraces openness, acts with respect, shows grit & guts and combines employment with enjoyment.

    Job Description

    Project – the aim you’ll have

    You will join a Shared Services infrastructure team supporting enterprise IT environments. The team is responsible for maintaining and improving Linux-based systems, supporting daily operations, handling incidents and service requests, and helping keep the infrastructure stable, secure, and well-documented.
    As an intern, your main goal will be to learn how professional infrastructure operations work in practice and support the team in selected Linux administration tasks under the guidance of experienced engineers.

    Position – how you’ll contribute

    You will support the team in day-to-day Linux operations, including basic troubleshooting, system checks, documentation updates, and operational tasks related to servers and services.
    You may help with activities such as checking system status, analyzing logs, preparing simple scripts, supporting patching activities, updating runbooks and procedures, and assisting engineers during incident resolution or maintenance windows.
    You will not be expected to work independently from day one. The role is designed for someone who wants to grow into a Linux/System Administrator or Infrastructure Engineer role.

    Qualifications

    Expectations – the experience you need

    We are looking for someone with a basic understanding of Linux and a strong willingness to learn.
    You should know the basics of working with the Linux command line, understand simple system concepts such as users, permissions, services, processes, networking, and filesystems, and be comfortable reading technical documentation.
    Basic knowledge of Bash scripting, SSH, package management, and troubleshooting would be a plus. Any experience with virtual machines, monitoring tools, automation, cloud platforms, or IT operations will also be valuable, but is not required.
    Most importantly, we expect curiosity, reliability, attention to detail, and good communication skills. You should be ready to ask questions, document your work, and learn from more experienced team members.

    Additional skills – the edge you have

    Network knowledge

    Additional Information

    Our offer – professional development, personal growth:

    • Flexible employment and remote work  
    • International projects with leading global clients 
    • International business trips  
    • Non-corporate atmosphere 
    • Language classes 
    • Internal & external training 
    • Private healthcare and insurance  
    • Multisport card 
    • Well-being initiatives 

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