Platform Compute Specialist

Overview

In this role you will design, build, and maintain scalable compute and storage services to support Squarepoint’s growth. You will work with a global team to optimize performance, capacity, and reliability across Linux-based platforms and distributed storage. You will automate, monitor, and standardize operations while aligning with cross-functional priorities and long-term objectives. This is a hands-on role focused on scale, automation, and ongoing learning in a fast-paced environment. You will contribute to shaping the platform stack and drive tangible impact across the infrastructure landscape.

Pay / Benefits

• discretionary bonuses
• health, dental, and other wellness plans
• 401(k) contributions

Responsibilities

• Scale compute and storage environments through standardization, automation, and thorough monitoring
• Enforce development standards for source control, testing, and CI for infrastructure, OS, patches, and configuration management
• Manage distributed compute and multi-petabyte storage systems
• Install, manage, and monitor Linux (RHEL-based) systems
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues across the stack
• Collaborate with business owners to re-prioritize work while delivering tactical and strategic objectives

Key requirements

• 5+ years in technology infrastructure, including Linux administration
• Experience with configuration management (Chef or Ansible)
• Experience with distributed storage and storage protocols (NFS, GPFS, WEKA)
• Proficient in Python or another high-level language (Go, Rust, etc.)
• Experience with modern software development: version control, Agile, CI/CD
• Observability in distributed systems (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana)
• Experience with AWS and GCP
• Eagerness to learn new technologies and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related area
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• fast-paced adaptability
• strong communication
• collaboration
• Linux administration (RHEL-based)
• Chef or Ansible (configuration management)
• distributed storage (NFS, GPFS, WEKA)

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