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Hudson River Trading

HPC Network Engineer

Hudson River Trading, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Hudson River Trading . Hudson River Trading’s High Performance Computing (HPC) Network Engineering team designs and engineers the low-latency communications infrastructure that underpins our large GPU and CPU compute clusters. Our mandate is to architect, optimize, and scale the high-performance LAN and WAN infrastructure that interconnects globally distributed, large-scale on-prem data centers, enabling them to grow rapidly and operate at peak performance in support of our demanding computational workloads. We are looking for a Network Engineer with deep experience in designing, deploying, and scaling networks for large-scale HPC environments. You will be building the next generation of infrastructure required by a premier algorithmic trading firm operating at the forefront of technology and finance. This position requires deep technical skills, along with the product leadership and vision needed for the future of cloud-scale networking. You’ll have broad responsibilities and freedom to analyze and solve problems, and your solutions will have an immediate impact on our operations worldwide. You will work on a wide variety of projects to enhance the performance and capacity of the network and contribute to both the management and the technical nitty-gritty of our computing architecture. Our people and our compute capabilities are our two most important differentiators, and that is where we are investing the most. Responsibilities

Network design, product selection, routing, configuration and troubleshooting Collaborate with the HPC Systems team and other groups to scale the research environment Engage with external parties for project-related items and future endeavors Overall capacity planning for data center networks Develop scripts and processes to increase efficiency Collaborate with others in the network team to solve cross-discipline problems Provide detailed documentation Mentor others as a senior resource Profile

10+ years of relevant experience Proven ability to prioritize workloads and manage implementation schedules with meticulous attention to detail Proactive problem-solver with hands-on technical mindset Strong collaboration skills and a focus on continuous improvement Skills

Excellent oral and written communication; ability to distill complicated issues Ability to create and maintain clear technical documentation Deep understanding of network protocols (OSPF, BGP, PIM, IGMP, RoCEv2, VXLAN) and best practices Experience with vendor selection and engineering switches for next-generation environments Experience with Arista (EOS), Cisco (NX-OS), Nvidia (Cumulus), and SONiC-based switches; openness to new platforms Strong design skills in computing and grid networks, capacity planning, and full lifecycle project management Experience with packet decoding and analysis tools (tcpdump, Wireshark) Experience with public cloud networks (AWS, GCP, Azure) Familiarity with configuration management tools (Ansible or Salt) for zero-touch network management Familiarity with Python, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, GitHub Understanding of power consumption and cooling in data centers Knowledge of fiber optics and cabling standards; ability to recommend purchases Unix/Linux command line proficiency Experience with AI-style network designs and workloads (preferred) Salary and Benefits

The estimated base salary range for this position is $200,000 to $275,000 per year, based on job-related skills and experience. This role will also be eligible for discretionary performance-based bonuses and a competitive benefits package. Culture

Hudson River Trading (HRT) brings a scientific approach to trading financial products. We have built a sophisticated computing environment for research and development and value openness, transparency, and collaboration across teams. We are an equal opportunity employer; we welcome diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Equal Opportunity

HRT is an equal opportunity employer; so whoever you are we’d love to get to know you.

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