Sr Linux Engineer - High Frequency Trading

Chicago, IL 60606

Posted: 09/17/2024 Industry: Information Technology Job Number: RO7.17.1 Pay Rate: 350-500K TC Remote: On-Site Experience: 5 years or greater

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Linux Engineer with a strong background in bare metal environments to join our dynamic high-frequency trading (HFT) team in Chicago. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining our high-performance, low-latency trading infrastructure. You will work closely with software developers, network engineers, and traders to ensure our systems operate at peak performance and reliability.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement, and manage bare metal Linux servers for low-latency trading environments.
  • Optimize system performance, including kernel tuning, hardware configuration, and networking.
  • Troubleshoot complex system issues, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance.
  • Collaborate with development teams to integrate trading applications with the underlying infrastructure.
  • Automate deployment and configuration processes using scripting and configuration management tools.
  • Monitor system performance and implement proactive measures to ensure high availability.
  • Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve our infrastructure.

 

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience as a Linux Engineer, with a focus on bare metal environments.
  • In-depth knowledge of Linux operating systems (preferably Red Hat, CentOS, or Ubuntu).
  • Experience with performance tuning and optimization of Linux systems for low-latency applications.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Perl.
  • Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
  • Strong understanding of networking concepts and protocols, including TCP/IP, multicast, and low-latency networking.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  • Prior experience in the financial services industry, particularly in high-frequency trading, is a plus

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Meet Your Recruiter

Rolf Otten
Technology Recruiter

 

EXPERIENCE:  

In 2004, shortly after graduating from NIU's College of Business, my recruiting career at CPS, Inc. started. During this time, I have been able to learn from some of the best recruiters within the industry and continually look to improve myself in order to better serve both the candidates and client companies I represent. 

I partner with several of the leading tech firms in Chicago and across the country in helping them secure hard to find technologists.  These companies are in a variety of industries: Financial/Trading, E-Commerce, Data Analytic, Ad-tech, Education Tech, SaaS, Hedge Funds, and more. 

The positions I work include: Software Engineers (C++, Java, C#, Python, Ruby, etc.), Network/Systems Engineers, DevOps, DBA's, Data Scientists, and more. 

 

About me: 

I grew up in the west suburbs of Chicago just blocks from the famed Brookfield Zoo. I enjoy spending time with my wife and our three children and try to keep up with all of their activities. I try to remain as active as possible and enjoy all things "sports". You can find me at Soldier Field for most Bears games and will never say no to a good chicken wing.

 

 

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