Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited
HPC Infrastructure Systems Engineer (Chicago or NYC) - High-Performance Trading
Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity?
Join the leading high-frequency trading firm as a HPC Infrastructure Systems Engineer. Driven by world-class research, the company empowers exceptional talent in mathematics, physics, and computer science to push scientific boundaries and apply groundbreaking research to global financial markets. Beyond delivering superior risk-adjusted returns, the firm designs, develops, and deploys transformative technologies, funds startups across industries, and partners with leading global research organizations and universities to tackle complex challenges.
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, feel free to reach out and apply today!
Responsibilities:
Take technical ownership of major infrastructure initiatives, especially around compute, storage, and HPC environments
Drive end-to-end planning, deployment, and optimization of critical systems
Troubleshoot, tune, and enhance network infrastructure (InfiniBand, Ethernet, and more)
Use automation, scripting, and DevOps practices to streamline deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting
Collaborate across global teams to solve complex technical challenges
Interface with top-tier vendors to resolve technical issues and improve performance
Apply rigorous standards in documentation, configuration, and planning for data center operations (space, power, cabling)
Required Skills/Qualifications:
Experience leading infrastructure initiatives in a high-stakes environment
Strong Linux skills – command-line troubleshooting, scripting (Python ideal)
Understanding of networking technologies and protocols (CCNA or equivalent experience preferred)
Hands-on experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Puppet)
Excellent communication skills – able to support and collaborate with global engineering teams
Demonstrated strategic thinking and the ability to execute under pressure
Experience with vendor troubleshooting, project coordination, and datacenter planning
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field preferred
Reliable, dependable availability—including the flexibility to handle critical incidents when needed
Nice to Have:
Experience working in financial services, high-frequency trading, or HPC environments
Deep understanding of performance optimization in low-latency systems
Prior experience in a DevOps-focused infrastructure engineering role
Benefits:
Unmatched compensation for top engineering talent
Global-scale projects supporting low-latency trading and HPC workloads
Freedom to innovate with full ownership of key infrastructure initiatives
Access to next-gen tech – InfiniBand, high-throughput storage, advanced network fabrics
Collaborative elite culture – engineers, researchers, and quants solving hard problems together
Salary:
Significantly above market rate
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