Core Linux Systems Specialist

Overview

In this role you will strengthen a high-performance Linux-driven trading platform for a global quant firm. You will collaborate with a top-tier team to build and automate core systems powering proprietary trading, applying deep OS expertise and tooling. The position emphasizes rigorous, scalable Linux engineering, with a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous experimentation. This is a chance to work on challenging, high-impact infrastructure in a fast-moving financial technology environment.

Pay / Benefits

• salary up to 200,000+
• bonus
• benefits

Responsibilities

• Build and improve a best-in-class platform powering proprietary trading systems
• Automate workflows to reduce human error and enable rapid iteration
• Analyze and troubleshoot complex technical problems with clear communication
• Leverage debugging and performance tools to optimize systems and networking
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineers to implement custom/in-house solutions
• Contribute to deep customization of open-source and in-house technology

Key requirements

• Strong STEM background, ideally Computer Science
• Deep knowledge of Linux and OS fundamentals
• Fluent command-line use and shell scripting
• Proficiency with programming concepts (C, sockets, virtual memory)
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging capabilities
• Understanding of networking protocols
• Experience with debugging tools: gdp, perf, DTrace, SystemTap
• Programming experience in Go, Python, Rust, Julia, Java, C++, Scala, Haskell or similar

• Analytical thinking
• Strong troubleshooting
• Clear communication
• Linux system administration
• Shell scripting
• C and/or other programming languages

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